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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.14, 1,628.86 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.14, 1,628.86 and 355.54 is: 533.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.14 : 1,628.86 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.14/1,628.86 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.14x = 1,628.86 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.14x = 579,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,124.88/1,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.20

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