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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.49, 1,632.40 and 395.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.49, 1,632.40 and 395.07 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.49 : 1,632.40 = 395.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.49/1,632.40 = 395.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.49x = 1,632.40 × 395.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.49x = 644,912.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,912.27/1,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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