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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.09, 1,630.94 and 470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.09, 1,630.94 and 470.89 is: 706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.09 : 1,630.94 = 470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.09/1,630.94 = 470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.09x = 1,630.94 × 470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.09x = 767,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,989.92/1,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.46

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