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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.43, 1,632.30 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.43, 1,632.30 and 357.87 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.43 : 1,632.30 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.43/1,632.30 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.43x = 1,632.30 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.43x = 584,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,151.20/1,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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