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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.44, 2,094.91 and 1,087.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.44, 2,094.91 and 1,087.61 is: 1,630.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.44 : 2,094.91 = 1,087.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.44/2,094.91 = 1,087.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.44x = 2,094.91 × 1,087.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.44x = 2,278,445.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,445.07/1,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.44

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