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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.57, 1,631.40 and 1,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.57, 1,631.40 and 1,087.80 is: 1,500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.57 : 1,631.40 = 1,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.57/1,631.40 = 1,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.57x = 1,631.40 × 1,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.57x = 1,774,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,636.92/1,182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.66

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