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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.98, 1,636.08 and 699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.98, 1,636.08 and 699.76 is: 1,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.98 : 1,636.08 = 699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.98/1,636.08 = 699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.98x = 1,636.08 × 699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.98x = 1,144,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,863.34/1,088.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.32

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