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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.06, 1,630.61 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.06, 1,630.61 and 265.35 is: 398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.06 : 1,630.61 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.06/1,630.61 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.06x = 1,630.61 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.06x = 432,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,681.04/1,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.03

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