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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.48, 1,630.41 and 566.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.48, 1,630.41 and 566.83 is: 849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.48 : 1,630.41 = 566.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.48/1,630.41 = 566.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.48x = 1,630.41 × 566.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.48x = 924,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,165.30/1,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.82

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