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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.34, 1,632.52 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.34, 1,632.52 and 347.94 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.34 : 1,632.52 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.34/1,632.52 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.34x = 1,632.52 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.34x = 568,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,019.44/1,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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