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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.94, 1,633.42 and 895.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.94, 1,633.42 and 895.98 is: 1,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.94 : 1,633.42 = 895.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.94/1,633.42 = 895.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.94x = 1,633.42 × 895.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.94x = 1,463,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,511.65/1,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.98

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