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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,631.16 and 601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,631.16 and 601.71 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,631.16 = 601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,631.16 = 601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,631.16 × 601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 981,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,485.28/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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