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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.60, 1,633.35 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.60, 1,633.35 and 395.60 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.60 : 1,633.35 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.60/1,633.35 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.60x = 1,633.35 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.60x = 646,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,145.09/1,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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