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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.34, 1,501.74 and 622.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.34, 1,501.74 and 622.50 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.34 : 1,501.74 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.34/1,501.74 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.34x = 1,501.74 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.34x = 934,833.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,833.15/1,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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