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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.81, 1,619.54 and 1,088.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.81, 1,619.54 and 1,088.22 is: 1,498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.81 : 1,619.54 = 1,088.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.81/1,619.54 = 1,088.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.81x = 1,619.54 × 1,088.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.81x = 1,762,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,410.38/1,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.90

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