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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.44, 1,630.84 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.44, 1,630.84 and 307.40 is: 461.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.44 : 1,630.84 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.44/1,630.84 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.44x = 1,630.84 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.44x = 501,320.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,320.22/1,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.01

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