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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.30, 1,630.95 and 356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.30, 1,630.95 and 356.70 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.30 : 1,630.95 = 356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.30/1,630.95 = 356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.30x = 1,630.95 × 356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.30x = 581,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,759.87/1,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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