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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.20, 1,630.80 and 356.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.20, 1,630.80 and 356.62 is: 534.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.20 : 1,630.80 = 356.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.20/1,630.80 = 356.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.20x = 1,630.80 × 356.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.20x = 581,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,575.90/1,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.93

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