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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.61 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.61 and 347.40 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.71 : 1,631.61 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.71/1,631.61 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.71x = 1,631.61 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.71x = 566,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,821.31/1,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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