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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.27, 1,634.41 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.27, 1,634.41 and 568.62 is: 853.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.27 : 1,634.41 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.27/1,634.41 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.27x = 1,634.41 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.27x = 929,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,358.92/1,088.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.98

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