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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.13, 1,630.70 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.13, 1,630.70 and 265.40 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.13 : 1,630.70 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.13/1,630.70 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.13x = 1,630.70 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.13x = 432,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,790.53/1,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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