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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.75, 1,632.30 and 677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.75, 1,632.30 and 677.35 is: 1,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.75 : 1,632.30 = 677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.75/1,632.30 = 677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.75x = 1,632.30 × 677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.75x = 1,105,638.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,638.41/1,087.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.45

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