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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,628.79 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,628.79 and 437.02 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,628.79 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,628.79 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,628.79 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 711,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,813.81/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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