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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.12, 1,630.84 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.12, 1,630.84 and 510 is: 765.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.12 : 1,630.84 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.12/1,630.84 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.12x = 1,630.84 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.12x = 831,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,728.40/1,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.08

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