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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.07, 1,628.95 and 355.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.07, 1,628.95 and 355.65 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.07 : 1,628.95 = 355.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.07/1,628.95 = 355.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.07x = 1,628.95 × 355.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.07x = 579,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,336.07/1,086.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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