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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087, 1,630.50 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087, 1,630.50 and 479 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087 : 1,630.50 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087/1,630.50 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087x = 1,630.50 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087x = 781,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,009.50/1,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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