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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.73, 1,502.46 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.73, 1,502.46 and 622.98 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.73 : 1,502.46 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.73/1,502.46 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.73x = 1,502.46 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.73x = 936,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,002.53/1,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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