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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087, 1,630.74 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087, 1,630.74 and 346.84 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087 : 1,630.74 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087/1,630.74 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087x = 1,630.74 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087x = 565,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,605.86/1,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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