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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.67, 1,630.22 and 393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.67, 1,630.22 and 393.98 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.67 : 1,630.22 = 393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.67/1,630.22 = 393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.67x = 1,630.22 × 393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.67x = 642,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,274.08/1,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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