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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.40, 1,631.10 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.40, 1,631.10 and 502.40 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.40 : 1,631.10 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.40/1,631.10 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.40x = 1,631.10 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.40x = 819,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,464.64/1,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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