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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.95, 1,502.71 and 591.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.95, 1,502.71 and 591.58 is: 816.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.95 : 1,502.71 = 591.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.95/1,502.71 = 591.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.95x = 1,502.71 × 591.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.95x = 888,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,962.71/1,088.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.35

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