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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.44, 1,631.30 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.44, 1,631.30 and 394.02 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.44 : 1,631.30 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.44/1,631.30 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.44x = 1,631.30 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.44x = 642,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,762.86/1,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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