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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.19 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.04, 1,630.19 and 356.44 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.04 : 1,630.19 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.04/1,630.19 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.04x = 1,630.19 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.04x = 581,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,061.74/1,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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