Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.41, 1,502 and 622.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,088.41, 1,502 and 622.66 is: 859.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,088.41 : 1,502 = 622.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,088.41/1,502 = 622.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,088.41x = 1,502 × 622.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,088.41x = 935,235.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 935,235.32/1,088.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859.27
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