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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.05, 1,629.35 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.05, 1,629.35 and 316.55 is: 474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.05 : 1,629.35 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.05/1,629.35 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.05x = 1,629.35 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.05x = 515,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,774.42/1,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.91

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