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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.48, 1,631.94 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.48, 1,631.94 and 567.64 is: 851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.48 : 1,631.94 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.48/1,631.94 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.48x = 1,631.94 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.48x = 926,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,354.42/1,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.84

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