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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088, 1,632 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088, 1,632 and 318.48 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088 : 1,632 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088/1,632 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088x = 1,632 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088x = 519,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,759.36/1,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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