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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.27, 1,631.77 and 567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.27, 1,631.77 and 567.43 is: 851.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.27 : 1,631.77 = 567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.27/1,631.77 = 567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.27x = 1,631.77 × 567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.27x = 925,909.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,909.75/1,087.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.59

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