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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.10, 1,629.45 and 566.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.10, 1,629.45 and 566.90 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.10 : 1,629.45 = 566.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.10/1,629.45 = 566.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.10x = 1,629.45 × 566.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.10x = 923,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,735.21/1,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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