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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.06, 1,632.48 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.06, 1,632.48 and 540.20 is: 810.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.06 : 1,632.48 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.06/1,632.48 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.06x = 1,632.48 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.06x = 881,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,865.70/1,088.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.49

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