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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.26, 1,630.55 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.26, 1,630.55 and 356.67 is: 534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.26 : 1,630.55 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.26/1,630.55 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.26x = 1,630.55 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.26x = 581,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,567.88/1,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.89

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