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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.60, 1,631.60 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.60, 1,631.60 and 538.40 is: 807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.60 : 1,631.60 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.60/1,631.60 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.60x = 1,631.60 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.60x = 878,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,453.44/1,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.70

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