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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.07, 1,629.08 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.07, 1,629.08 and 264.33 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.07 : 1,629.08 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.07/1,629.08 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.07x = 1,629.08 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.07x = 430,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,613.39/1,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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