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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.99, 1,632.15 and 357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.99, 1,632.15 and 357.35 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.99 : 1,632.15 = 357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.99/1,632.15 = 357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.99x = 1,632.15 × 357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.99x = 583,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,240.64/1,087.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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