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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.03, 1,630.67 and 317.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.03, 1,630.67 and 317.53 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.03 : 1,630.67 = 317.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.03/1,630.67 = 317.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.03x = 1,630.67 × 317.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.03x = 517,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,786.65/1,087.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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