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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.43, 1,632.65 and 266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.43, 1,632.65 and 266.71 is: 400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.43 : 1,632.65 = 266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.43/1,632.65 = 266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.43x = 1,632.65 × 266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.43x = 435,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,444.08/1,088.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.07

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