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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.25, 1,631.07 and 356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.25, 1,631.07 and 356.81 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.25 : 1,631.07 = 356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.25/1,631.07 = 356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.25x = 1,631.07 × 356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.25x = 581,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,973.93/1,087.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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