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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.28, 1,501.47 and 668.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.28, 1,501.47 and 668.42 is: 922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.28 : 1,501.47 = 668.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.28/1,501.47 = 668.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.28x = 1,501.47 × 668.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.28x = 1,003,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,612.58/1,088.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.20

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