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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.63, 1,631.48 and 601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.63, 1,631.48 and 601.63 is: 902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.63 : 1,631.48 = 601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.63/1,631.48 = 601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.63x = 1,631.48 × 601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.63x = 981,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,540.23/1,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.46

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