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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.04, 1,629.02 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.04, 1,629.02 and 316.52 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.04 : 1,629.02 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.04/1,629.02 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.04x = 1,629.02 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.04x = 515,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,617.41/1,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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