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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.73, 1,632.19 and 541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.73, 1,632.19 and 541.29 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.73 : 1,632.19 = 541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.73/1,632.19 = 541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.73x = 1,632.19 × 541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.73x = 883,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,486.77/1,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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