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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.77, 1,630.13 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.77, 1,630.13 and 594.18 is: 890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.77 : 1,630.13 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.77/1,630.13 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.77x = 1,630.13 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.77x = 968,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,582.49/1,087.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.43

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