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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.18, 1,632.08 and 357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.18, 1,632.08 and 357.74 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.18 : 1,632.08 = 357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.18/1,632.08 = 357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.18x = 1,632.08 × 357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.18x = 583,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,860.30/1,088.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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