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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.94, 1,633.37 and 758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.94, 1,633.37 and 758.94 is: 1,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.94 : 1,633.37 = 758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.94/1,633.37 = 758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.94x = 1,633.37 × 758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.94x = 1,239,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,619.91/1,088.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.37

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