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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.07, 1,630.80 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.07, 1,630.80 and 356.52 is: 534.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.07 : 1,630.80 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.07/1,630.80 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.07x = 1,630.80 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.07x = 581,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,412.82/1,087.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.84

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