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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.04, 1,631.94 and 510.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.04, 1,631.94 and 510.84 is: 766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.04 : 1,631.94 = 510.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.04/1,631.94 = 510.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.04x = 1,631.94 × 510.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.04x = 833,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,660.23/1,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.20

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