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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.12, 1,632.82 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.12, 1,632.82 and 439.40 is: 659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.12 : 1,632.82 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.12/1,632.82 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.12x = 1,632.82 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.12x = 717,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,461.11/1,088.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.36

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