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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.42, 1,632.16 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.42, 1,632.16 and 794.08 is: 1,190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.42 : 1,632.16 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.42/1,632.16 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.42x = 1,632.16 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.42x = 1,296,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,068.65/1,088.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.79

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