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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.08, 1,630.64 and 317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.08, 1,630.64 and 317.60 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.08 : 1,630.64 = 317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.08/1,630.64 = 317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.08x = 1,630.64 × 317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.08x = 517,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,891.26/1,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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