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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.14 and 655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.14 and 655.40 is: 982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,632.14 = 655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,632.14 = 655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,632.14 × 655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 1,069,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,704.56/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.71

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