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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.55 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.55 and 437.62 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.04 : 1,630.55 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.04/1,630.55 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.04x = 1,630.55 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.04x = 713,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,561.29/1,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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