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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.01, 1,630.65 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.01, 1,630.65 and 509.75 is: 764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.01 : 1,630.65 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.01/1,630.65 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.01x = 1,630.65 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.01x = 831,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,223.84/1,087.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.69

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