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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.64, 1,632.95 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.64, 1,632.95 and 266.94 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.64 : 1,632.95 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.64/1,632.95 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.64x = 1,632.95 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.64x = 435,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,898.34/1,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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