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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.76, 1,631.10 and 540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.76, 1,631.10 and 540.30 is: 809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.76 : 1,631.10 = 540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.76/1,631.10 = 540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.76x = 1,631.10 × 540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.76x = 881,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,283.33/1,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.44

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