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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.68, 1,502.38 and 616.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.68, 1,502.38 and 616.66 is: 850.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.68 : 1,502.38 = 616.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.68/1,502.38 = 616.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.68x = 1,502.38 × 616.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.68x = 926,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,457.65/1,088.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.99

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