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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.19, 1,632.47 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.19, 1,632.47 and 503.78 is: 755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.19 : 1,632.47 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.19/1,632.47 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.19x = 1,632.47 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.19x = 822,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,395.06/1,088.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.75

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