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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.70, 1,633.14 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.70, 1,633.14 and 430.54 is: 645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.70 : 1,633.14 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.70/1,633.14 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.70x = 1,633.14 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.70x = 703,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,123.93/1,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.84

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