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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.26, 1,631.10 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.26, 1,631.10 and 429.14 is: 643.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.26 : 1,631.10 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.26/1,631.10 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.26x = 1,631.10 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.26x = 699,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,970.25/1,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.79

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