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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.87, 1,945.80 and 1,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.87, 1,945.80 and 1,088.13 is: 1,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.87 : 1,945.80 = 1,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.87/1,945.80 = 1,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.87x = 1,945.80 × 1,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.87x = 2,117,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,283.35/1,298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.10

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