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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.64, 1,498.32 and 866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.64, 1,498.32 and 866.88 is: 1,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.64 : 1,498.32 = 866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.64/1,498.32 = 866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.64x = 1,498.32 × 866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.64x = 1,298,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,863.64/1,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.11

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