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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.71, 1,627.49 and 647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.71, 1,627.49 and 647.35 is: 968.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.71 : 1,627.49 = 647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.71/1,627.49 = 647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.71x = 1,627.49 × 647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.71x = 1,053,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,555.65/1,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.60

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