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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.09 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.73, 1,633.09 and 395.40 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.73 : 1,633.09 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.73/1,633.09 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.73x = 1,633.09 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.73x = 645,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,718.16/1,088.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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