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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.88, 1,632.59 and 677.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.88, 1,632.59 and 677.30 is: 1,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.88 : 1,632.59 = 677.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.88/1,632.59 = 677.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.88x = 1,632.59 × 677.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.88x = 1,105,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,758.98/1,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.43

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