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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.06, 1,631.48 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.06, 1,631.48 and 384.90 is: 577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.06 : 1,631.48 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.06/1,631.48 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.06x = 1,631.48 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.06x = 627,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,954.73/1,088.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.14

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