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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.03, 1,629.04 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.03, 1,629.04 and 264.30 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.03 : 1,629.04 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.03/1,629.04 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.03x = 1,629.04 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.03x = 430,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,555.27/1,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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