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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.59, 1,632.03 and 503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.59, 1,632.03 and 503.98 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.59 : 1,632.03 = 503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.59/1,632.03 = 503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.59x = 1,632.03 × 503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.59x = 822,510.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,510.48/1,088.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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