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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.07, 1,630.83 and 356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.07, 1,630.83 and 356.65 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.07 : 1,630.83 = 356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.07/1,630.83 = 356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.07x = 1,630.83 × 356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.07x = 581,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,641.95/1,087.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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