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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.08, 1,632.96 and 832.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.08, 1,632.96 and 832.32 is: 1,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.08 : 1,632.96 = 832.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.08/1,632.96 = 832.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.08x = 1,632.96 × 832.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.08x = 1,359,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,145.27/1,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.83

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