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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.14, 1,629.22 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.14, 1,629.22 and 436.88 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.14 : 1,629.22 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.14/1,629.22 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.14x = 1,629.22 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.14x = 711,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,773.63/1,086.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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