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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.29, 1,630.94 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.29, 1,630.94 and 356.91 is: 535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.29 : 1,630.94 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.29/1,630.94 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.29x = 1,630.94 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.29x = 582,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,097.01/1,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.37

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