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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.95, 1,634.94 and 1,081.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.95, 1,634.94 and 1,081.97 is: 1,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.95 : 1,634.94 = 1,081.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.95/1,634.94 = 1,081.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.95x = 1,634.94 × 1,081.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.95x = 1,768,947.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,947.86/1,087.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.95

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