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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.88, 1,632.09 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.88, 1,632.09 and 318.38 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.88 : 1,632.09 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.88/1,632.09 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.88x = 1,632.09 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.88x = 519,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,616.65/1,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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