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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.94, 1,632.02 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.94, 1,632.02 and 307.95 is: 461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.94 : 1,632.02 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.94/1,632.02 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.94x = 1,632.02 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.94x = 502,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,579.02/1,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.96

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