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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.24, 1,632.96 and 601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.24, 1,632.96 and 601.56 is: 902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.24 : 1,632.96 = 601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.24/1,632.96 = 601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.24x = 1,632.96 × 601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.24x = 982,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,323.42/1,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.68

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