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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.04, 1,628.70 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.04, 1,628.70 and 355.46 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.04 : 1,628.70 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.04/1,628.70 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.04x = 1,628.70 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.04x = 578,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,937.70/1,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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