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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.24, 1,630.84 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.24, 1,630.84 and 356.87 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.24 : 1,630.84 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.24/1,630.84 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.24x = 1,630.84 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.24x = 581,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,997.87/1,087.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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