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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.87, 1,503.30 and 757.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.87, 1,503.30 and 757.17 is: 1,045.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.87 : 1,503.30 = 757.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.87/1,503.30 = 757.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.87x = 1,503.30 × 757.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.87x = 1,138,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,253.66/1,088.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.36

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