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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.43, 1,630.80 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.43, 1,630.80 and 356.84 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.43 : 1,630.80 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.43/1,630.80 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.43x = 1,630.80 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.43x = 581,933.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,933.97/1,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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