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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.08, 1,630.68 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.08, 1,630.68 and 393.72 is: 590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.08 : 1,630.68 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.08/1,630.68 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.08x = 1,630.68 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.08x = 642,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,031.33/1,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.60

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