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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.74, 1,634.61 and 676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.74, 1,634.61 and 676.65 is: 1,015.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.74 : 1,634.61 = 676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.74/1,634.61 = 676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.74x = 1,634.61 × 676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.74x = 1,106,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,067.52/1,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.91

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