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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.84, 1,632.54 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.84, 1,632.54 and 395.16 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.84 : 1,632.54 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.84/1,632.54 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.84x = 1,632.54 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.84x = 645,114.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,114.51/1,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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