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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.62, 1,631.34 and 357.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.62, 1,631.34 and 357.18 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.62 : 1,631.34 = 357.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.62/1,631.34 = 357.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.62x = 1,631.34 × 357.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.62x = 582,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,682.02/1,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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