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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.60, 1,633.44 and 801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.60, 1,633.44 and 801.32 is: 1,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.60 : 1,633.44 = 801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.60/1,633.44 = 801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.60x = 1,633.44 × 801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.60x = 1,308,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,908.14/1,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.38

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