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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.68, 1,631.61 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.68, 1,631.61 and 601.08 is: 901.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.68 : 1,631.61 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.68/1,631.61 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.68x = 1,631.61 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.68x = 980,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,728.14/1,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.67

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