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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.46, 1,632.81 and 430.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.46, 1,632.81 and 430.35 is: 645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.46 : 1,632.81 = 430.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.46/1,632.81 = 430.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.46x = 1,632.81 × 430.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.46x = 702,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,679.78/1,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.57

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