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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.17, 1,630.76 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.17, 1,630.76 and 317.67 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.17 : 1,630.76 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.17/1,630.76 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.17x = 1,630.76 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.17x = 518,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,045.89/1,087.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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