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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.90, 1,629.39 and 602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.90, 1,629.39 and 602.42 is: 901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.90 : 1,629.39 = 602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.90/1,629.39 = 602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.90x = 1,629.39 × 602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.90x = 981,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,577.12/1,088.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.44

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