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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.04 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.04 and 394.24 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.71 : 1,631.04 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.71/1,631.04 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.71x = 1,631.04 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.71x = 643,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,021.21/1,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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