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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.62, 1,634.56 and 626.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.62, 1,634.56 and 626.92 is: 941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.62 : 1,634.56 = 626.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.62/1,634.56 = 626.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.62x = 1,634.56 × 626.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.62x = 1,024,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,738.36/1,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.32

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