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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.64, 1,632.66 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.64, 1,632.66 and 676.96 is: 1,016.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.64 : 1,632.66 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.64/1,632.66 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.64x = 1,632.66 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.64x = 1,105,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,245.51/1,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.19

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