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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.92 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.92 and 622.50 is: 859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.25 : 1,501.92 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.25/1,501.92 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.25x = 1,501.92 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.25x = 934,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,945.20/1,088.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.13

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