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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.87, 1,627.72 and 647.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.87, 1,627.72 and 647.50 is: 968.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.87 : 1,627.72 = 647.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.87/1,627.72 = 647.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.87x = 1,627.72 × 647.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.87x = 1,053,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,948.70/1,087.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.82

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