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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.92, 1,632.15 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.92, 1,632.15 and 318.42 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.92 : 1,632.15 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.92/1,632.15 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.92x = 1,632.15 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.92x = 519,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,709.20/1,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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