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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.36, 1,632.80 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.36, 1,632.80 and 593.44 is: 891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.36 : 1,632.80 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.36/1,632.80 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.36x = 1,632.80 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.36x = 968,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,968.83/1,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.12

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