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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,630.68 and 795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,630.68 and 795.26 is: 1,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,630.68 = 795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,630.68 = 795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,630.68 × 795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 1,296,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,814.58/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.87

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