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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.49, 1,632.84 and 472.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.49, 1,632.84 and 472.02 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.49 : 1,632.84 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.49/1,632.84 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.49x = 1,632.84 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.49x = 770,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,733.14/1,088.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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