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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088, 1,630.92 and 509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088, 1,630.92 and 509.84 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088 : 1,630.92 = 509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088/1,630.92 = 509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088x = 1,630.92 × 509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088x = 831,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,508.25/1,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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