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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.03, 1,627.77 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.03, 1,627.77 and 599.54 is: 897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.03 : 1,627.77 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.03/1,627.77 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.03x = 1,627.77 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.03x = 975,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,913.23/1,087.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.78

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