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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.43, 1,502.27 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.43, 1,502.27 and 715.44 is: 987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.43 : 1,502.27 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.43/1,502.27 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.43x = 1,502.27 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.43x = 1,074,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,789.17/1,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.47

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