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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.57, 1,631.22 and 1,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.57, 1,631.22 and 1,007.57 is: 1,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.57 : 1,631.22 = 1,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.57/1,631.22 = 1,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.57x = 1,631.22 × 1,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.57x = 1,643,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,568.34/1,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.84

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