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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.22, 1,631.05 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.22, 1,631.05 and 356.73 is: 535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.22 : 1,631.05 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.22/1,631.05 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.22x = 1,631.05 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.22x = 581,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,843.57/1,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.17

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