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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.47, 1,630.65 and 356.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.47, 1,630.65 and 356.79 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.47 : 1,630.65 = 356.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.47/1,630.65 = 356.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.47x = 1,630.65 × 356.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.47x = 581,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,799.61/1,087.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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