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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,502.01 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,502.01 and 622.74 is: 859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,502.01 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,502.01 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,502.01 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 935,361.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,361.71/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.30

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