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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086, 1,629 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086, 1,629 and 478 is: 717

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086 : 1,629 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086/1,629 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086x = 1,629 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086x = 778,662
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,662/1,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717

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