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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.83, 1,631.74 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.83, 1,631.74 and 266.11 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.83 : 1,631.74 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.83/1,631.74 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.83x = 1,631.74 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.83x = 434,212.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,212.84/1,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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