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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.49, 1,631.48 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.49, 1,631.48 and 357.14 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.49 : 1,631.48 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.49/1,631.48 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.49x = 1,631.48 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.49x = 582,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,669.06/1,087.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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