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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.77 and 616.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.77 and 616.13 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.25 : 1,501.77 = 616.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.25/1,501.77 = 616.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.25x = 1,501.77 × 616.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.25x = 925,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,282.52/1,088.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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