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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.24, 1,501.32 and 622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.24, 1,501.32 and 622.16 is: 858.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.24 : 1,501.32 = 622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.24/1,501.32 = 622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.24x = 1,501.32 × 622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.24x = 934,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,061.25/1,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.32

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