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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.96, 1,631.94 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.96, 1,631.94 and 266.22 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.96 : 1,631.94 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.96/1,631.94 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.96x = 1,631.94 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.96x = 434,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,455.07/1,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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