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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.68, 2,153.46 and 1,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.68, 2,153.46 and 1,087.16 is: 1,628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.68 : 2,153.46 = 1,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.68/2,153.46 = 1,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.68x = 2,153.46 × 1,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.68x = 2,341,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,155.57/1,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.43

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