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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.96, 1,631.28 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.96, 1,631.28 and 677.12 is: 1,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.96 : 1,631.28 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.96/1,631.28 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.96x = 1,631.28 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.96x = 1,104,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,572.31/1,088.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.34

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