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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.83, 1,630.30 and 568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.83, 1,630.30 and 568.27 is: 851.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.83 : 1,630.30 = 568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.83/1,630.30 = 568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.83x = 1,630.30 × 568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.83x = 926,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,444.69/1,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.64

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