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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.30, 1,628.55 and 841.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.30, 1,628.55 and 841.90 is: 1,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.30 : 1,628.55 = 841.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.30/1,628.55 = 841.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.30x = 1,628.55 × 841.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.30x = 1,371,076.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,076.25/1,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.99

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