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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088, 1,632.16 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088, 1,632.16 and 394.59 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088 : 1,632.16 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088/1,632.16 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088x = 1,632.16 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088x = 644,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,034.01/1,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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