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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.50, 1,632.76 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.50, 1,632.76 and 266.77 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.50 : 1,632.76 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.50/1,632.76 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.50x = 1,632.76 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.50x = 435,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,571.39/1,088.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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