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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.63, 1,632.97 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.63, 1,632.97 and 266.90 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.63 : 1,632.97 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.63/1,632.97 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.63x = 1,632.97 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.63x = 435,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,839.69/1,088.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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