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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.25, 1,632.34 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.25, 1,632.34 and 266.52 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.25 : 1,632.34 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.25/1,632.34 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.25x = 1,632.34 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.25x = 435,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,051.26/1,088.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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