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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.16, 1,629.38 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.16, 1,629.38 and 355.56 is: 533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.16 : 1,629.38 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.16/1,629.38 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.16x = 1,629.38 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.16x = 579,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,342.35/1,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.39

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