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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.64, 1,632.96 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.64, 1,632.96 and 319.14 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.64 : 1,632.96 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.64/1,632.96 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.64x = 1,632.96 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.64x = 521,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,142.85/1,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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