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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.63, 1,630.48 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.63, 1,630.48 and 394.15 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.63 : 1,630.48 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.63/1,630.48 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.63x = 1,630.48 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.63x = 642,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,643.57/1,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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