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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.09, 1,630.09 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.09, 1,630.09 and 356.47 is: 534.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.09 : 1,630.09 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.09/1,630.09 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.09x = 1,630.09 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.09x = 581,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,078.18/1,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.53

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