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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.86, 1,631.61 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.86, 1,631.61 and 357.44 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.86 : 1,631.61 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.86/1,631.61 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.86x = 1,631.61 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.86x = 583,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,206.76/1,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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