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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.48, 1,500.61 and 747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.48, 1,500.61 and 747.78 is: 1,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.48 : 1,500.61 = 747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.48/1,500.61 = 747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.48x = 1,500.61 × 747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.48x = 1,122,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,128.49/1,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.92

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