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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.07, 1,632.10 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.07, 1,632.10 and 764.88 is: 1,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.07 : 1,632.10 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.07/1,632.10 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.07x = 1,632.10 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.07x = 1,248,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,360.65/1,088.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.32

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