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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.38, 1,630.13 and 470.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.38, 1,630.13 and 470.97 is: 706.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.38 : 1,630.13 = 470.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.38/1,630.13 = 470.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.38x = 1,630.13 × 470.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.38x = 767,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,739.97/1,087.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.05

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