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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.57, 1,630.23 and 722.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.57, 1,630.23 and 722.53 is: 1,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.57 : 1,630.23 = 722.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.57/1,630.23 = 722.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.57x = 1,630.23 × 722.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.57x = 1,177,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,890.08/1,087.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.05

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