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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.10, 1,630.77 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.10, 1,630.77 and 394.10 is: 591.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.10 : 1,630.77 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.10/1,630.77 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.10x = 1,630.77 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.10x = 642,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,678.30/1,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.19

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