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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.36, 1,501.68 and 640.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.36, 1,501.68 and 640.16 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.36 : 1,501.68 = 640.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.36/1,501.68 = 640.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.36x = 1,501.68 × 640.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.36x = 961,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,315.47/1,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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