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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.57, 1,502.26 and 616.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.57, 1,502.26 and 616.46 is: 850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.57 : 1,502.26 = 616.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.57/1,502.26 = 616.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.57x = 1,502.26 × 616.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.57x = 926,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,084.74/1,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.73

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