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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.02, 1,632.26 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.02, 1,632.26 and 394.73 is: 592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.02 : 1,632.26 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.02/1,632.26 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.02x = 1,632.26 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.02x = 644,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,301.99/1,088.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.18

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