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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.53, 1,631.47 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.53, 1,631.47 and 356.94 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.53 : 1,631.47 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.53/1,631.47 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.53x = 1,631.47 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.53x = 582,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,335.12/1,087.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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