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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.18, 1,630.92 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.18, 1,630.92 and 356.83 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.18 : 1,630.92 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.18/1,630.92 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.18x = 1,630.92 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.18x = 581,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,961.18/1,087.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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