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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.59, 1,632.88 and 741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.59, 1,632.88 and 741.06 is: 1,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.59 : 1,632.88 = 741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.59/1,632.88 = 741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.59x = 1,632.88 × 741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.59x = 1,210,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,072.53/1,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.59

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