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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.60, 1,624.99 and 1,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.60, 1,624.99 and 1,008.50 is: 1,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.60 : 1,624.99 = 1,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.60/1,624.99 = 1,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.60x = 1,624.99 × 1,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.60x = 1,638,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,802.42/1,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.42

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