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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.52, 1,631.04 and 510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.52, 1,631.04 and 510.08 is: 765.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.52 : 1,631.04 = 510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.52/1,631.04 = 510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.52x = 1,631.04 × 510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.52x = 831,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,960.88/1,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.01

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