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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.22, 1,631.17 and 758.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.22, 1,631.17 and 758.94 is: 1,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.22 : 1,631.17 = 758.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.22/1,631.17 = 758.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.22x = 1,631.17 × 758.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.22x = 1,237,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,954.99/1,087.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.64

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