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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.48, 1,630.74 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.48, 1,630.74 and 346.88 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.48 : 1,630.74 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.48/1,630.74 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.48x = 1,630.74 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.48x = 565,671.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,671.09/1,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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