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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.42, 1,631.33 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.42, 1,631.33 and 626.41 is: 938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.42 : 1,631.33 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.42/1,631.33 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.42x = 1,631.33 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.42x = 1,021,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,870.14/1,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.86

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