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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.01, 1,662.26 and 588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.01, 1,662.26 and 588.33 is: 882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.01 : 1,662.26 = 588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.01/1,662.26 = 588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.01x = 1,662.26 × 588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.01x = 977,954.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,954.48/1,108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.62

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