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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.08, 1,629.22 and 355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.08, 1,629.22 and 355.66 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.08 : 1,629.22 = 355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.08/1,629.22 = 355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.08x = 1,629.22 × 355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.08x = 579,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,448.39/1,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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