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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.97, 1,632.22 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.97, 1,632.22 and 357.55 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.97 : 1,632.22 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.97/1,632.22 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.97x = 1,632.22 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.97x = 583,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,595.29/1,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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