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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.48, 1,631.76 and 404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.48, 1,631.76 and 404 is: 605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.48 : 1,631.76 = 404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.48/1,631.76 = 404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.48x = 1,631.76 × 404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.48x = 659,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,231.04/1,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.64

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