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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.32, 1,630.56 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.32, 1,630.56 and 393.86 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.32 : 1,630.56 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.32/1,630.56 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.32x = 1,630.56 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.32x = 642,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,212.36/1,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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