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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.93, 1,631.58 and 677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.93, 1,631.58 and 677.26 is: 1,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.93 : 1,631.58 = 677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.93/1,631.58 = 677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.93x = 1,631.58 × 677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.93x = 1,105,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,003.87/1,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.69

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