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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.47, 1,632.72 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.47, 1,632.72 and 266.76 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.47 : 1,632.72 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.47/1,632.72 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.47x = 1,632.72 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.47x = 435,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,548.47/1,088.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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