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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.62, 1,631.62 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.62, 1,631.62 and 649.22 is: 973.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.62 : 1,631.62 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.62/1,631.62 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.62x = 1,631.62 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.62x = 1,059,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,280.34/1,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.94

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