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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.48, 3,132.72 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.48, 3,132.72 and 628.68 is: 943.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.48 : 3,132.72 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.48/3,132.72 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.48x = 3,132.72 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.48x = 1,969,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,478.41/2,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.02

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