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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.41, 1,630 and 470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.41, 1,630 and 470.60 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.41 : 1,630 = 470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.41/1,630 = 470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.41x = 1,630 × 470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.41x = 767,078
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,078/1,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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