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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.72, 1,631.34 and 357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.72, 1,631.34 and 357.10 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.72 : 1,631.34 = 357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.72/1,631.34 = 357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.72x = 1,631.34 × 357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.72x = 582,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,551.51/1,087.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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