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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.51 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,632.51 and 511.26 is: 766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,632.51 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,632.51 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,632.51 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 834,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,637.06/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.76

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