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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.65, 1,631.83 and 357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.65, 1,631.83 and 357.33 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.65 : 1,631.83 = 357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.65/1,631.83 = 357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.65x = 1,631.83 × 357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.65x = 583,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,101.81/1,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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