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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.33, 1,501.88 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.33, 1,501.88 and 590.96 is: 815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.33 : 1,501.88 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.33/1,501.88 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.33x = 1,501.88 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.33x = 887,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,556.24/1,088.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.52

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