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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087, 1,630.74 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087, 1,630.74 and 403 is: 604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087 : 1,630.74 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087/1,630.74 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087x = 1,630.74 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087x = 657,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,188.22/1,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.59

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