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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.12 and 393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.12 and 393.46 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.04 : 1,630.12 = 393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.04/1,630.12 = 393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.04x = 1,630.12 × 393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.04x = 641,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,387.02/1,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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