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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.15, 1,632.46 and 568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.15, 1,632.46 and 568.40 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.15 : 1,632.46 = 568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.15/1,632.46 = 568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.15x = 1,632.46 × 568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.15x = 927,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,884.76/1,088.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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