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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.45, 1,631.33 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.45, 1,631.33 and 356.87 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.45 : 1,631.33 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.45/1,631.33 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.45x = 1,631.33 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.45x = 582,172.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,172.74/1,087.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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