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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.87, 1,631.82 and 357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.87, 1,631.82 and 357.52 is: 536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.87 : 1,631.82 = 357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.87/1,631.82 = 357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.87x = 1,631.82 × 357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.87x = 583,408.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,408.29/1,087.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.28

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