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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.66, 1,630.20 and 601.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.66, 1,630.20 and 601.16 is: 900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.66 : 1,630.20 = 601.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.66/1,630.20 = 601.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.66x = 1,630.20 × 601.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.66x = 980,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,011.03/1,088.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.20

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