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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.55, 1,631.50 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.55, 1,631.50 and 394.26 is: 591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.55 : 1,631.50 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.55/1,631.50 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.55x = 1,631.50 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.55x = 643,228.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,228.09/1,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.45

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