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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.50, 1,502.14 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.50, 1,502.14 and 591.14 is: 815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.50 : 1,502.14 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.50/1,502.14 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.50x = 1,502.14 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.50x = 887,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,973.56/1,088.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.78

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