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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086, 1,628.99 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086, 1,628.99 and 264.27 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086 : 1,628.99 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086/1,628.99 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086x = 1,628.99 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086x = 430,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,493.85/1,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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