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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.58, 1,631.31 and 265.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.58, 1,631.31 and 265.81 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.58 : 1,631.31 = 265.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.58/1,631.31 = 265.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.58x = 1,631.31 × 265.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.58x = 433,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,614.15/1,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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