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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088, 1,630.08 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088, 1,630.08 and 510.08 is: 764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088 : 1,630.08 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088/1,630.08 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088x = 1,630.08 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088x = 831,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,471.21/1,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.22

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