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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.81 and 357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.71, 1,631.81 and 357.26 is: 535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.71 : 1,631.81 = 357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.71/1,631.81 = 357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.71x = 1,631.81 × 357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.71x = 582,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,970.50/1,087.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.96

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