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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.51, 1,502.12 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.51, 1,502.12 and 591.12 is: 815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.51 : 1,502.12 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.51/1,502.12 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.51x = 1,502.12 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.51x = 887,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,930.22/1,088.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.73

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