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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.16, 1,630.80 and 717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.16, 1,630.80 and 717.71 is: 1,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.16 : 1,630.80 = 717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.16/1,630.80 = 717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.16x = 1,630.80 × 717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.16x = 1,170,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,433.31/1,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.60

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