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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.16, 1,631.27 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.16, 1,631.27 and 394.67 is: 591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.16 : 1,631.27 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.16/1,631.27 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.16x = 1,631.27 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.16x = 643,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,803.20/1,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.64

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