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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.06, 1,630.64 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.06, 1,630.64 and 509.72 is: 763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.06 : 1,630.64 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.06/1,630.64 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.06x = 1,630.64 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.06x = 831,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,162.94/1,088.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.90

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