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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.87, 1,632.88 and 395.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.87, 1,632.88 and 395.33 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.87 : 1,632.88 = 395.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.87/1,632.88 = 395.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.87x = 1,632.88 × 395.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.87x = 645,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,526.45/1,088.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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