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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.26, 1,630.41 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.26, 1,630.41 and 539.22 is: 808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.26 : 1,630.41 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.26/1,630.41 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.26x = 1,630.41 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.26x = 879,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,149.68/1,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.59

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