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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.89, 1,631.22 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.89, 1,631.22 and 357.41 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.89 : 1,631.22 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.89/1,631.22 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.89x = 1,631.22 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.89x = 583,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,006.18/1,087.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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