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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.58, 1,712.85 and 1,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.58, 1,712.85 and 1,088.64 is: 1,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.58 : 1,712.85 = 1,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.58/1,712.85 = 1,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.58x = 1,712.85 × 1,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.58x = 1,864,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,672.94/1,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.84

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