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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.11, 1,630.97 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.11, 1,630.97 and 393.75 is: 590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.11 : 1,630.97 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.11/1,630.97 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.11x = 1,630.97 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.11x = 642,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,194.44/1,087.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.74

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