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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.07, 1,632.33 and 357.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.07, 1,632.33 and 357.65 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.07 : 1,632.33 = 357.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.07/1,632.33 = 357.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.07x = 1,632.33 × 357.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.07x = 583,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,802.82/1,088.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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