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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.37, 1,632.56 and 266.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.37, 1,632.56 and 266.65 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.37 : 1,632.56 = 266.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.37/1,632.56 = 266.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.37x = 1,632.56 × 266.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.37x = 435,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,322.12/1,088.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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