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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.95, 1,632.08 and 357.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.95, 1,632.08 and 357.37 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.95 : 1,632.08 = 357.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.95/1,632.08 = 357.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.95x = 1,632.08 × 357.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.95x = 583,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,256.43/1,087.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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