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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.69, 1,631.57 and 567.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.69, 1,631.57 and 567.61 is: 850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.69 : 1,631.57 = 567.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.69/1,631.57 = 567.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.69x = 1,631.57 × 567.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.69x = 926,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,088.53/1,088.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.65

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