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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.27, 1,630.91 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.27, 1,630.91 and 317.77 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.27 : 1,630.91 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.27/1,630.91 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.27x = 1,630.91 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.27x = 518,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,254.27/1,087.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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