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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.08, 2,400.84 and 1,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.08, 2,400.84 and 1,088 is: 1,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.08 : 2,400.84 = 1,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.08/2,400.84 = 1,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.08x = 2,400.84 × 1,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.08x = 2,612,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,113.92/1,602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.45

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