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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.44, 1,631.64 and 1,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.44, 1,631.64 and 1,084.08 is: 1,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.44 : 1,631.64 = 1,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.44/1,631.64 = 1,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.44x = 1,631.64 × 1,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.44x = 1,768,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,828.29/1,087.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.60

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