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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.89, 1,502.66 and 591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.89, 1,502.66 and 591.52 is: 816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.89 : 1,502.66 = 591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.89/1,502.66 = 591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.89x = 1,502.66 × 591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.89x = 888,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,853.44/1,088.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.29

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