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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.32, 1,631.24 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.32, 1,631.24 and 356.90 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.32 : 1,631.24 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.32/1,631.24 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.32x = 1,631.24 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.32x = 582,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,179.62/1,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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