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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.75, 1,629.46 and 538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.75, 1,629.46 and 538.26 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.75 : 1,629.46 = 538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.75/1,629.46 = 538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.75x = 1,629.46 × 538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.75x = 877,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,073.14/1,087.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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