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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.70, 1,631.68 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.70, 1,631.68 and 394.61 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.70 : 1,631.68 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.70/1,631.68 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.70x = 1,631.68 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.70x = 643,868.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,868.10/1,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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