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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.18, 1,629.08 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.18, 1,629.08 and 355.74 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.18 : 1,629.08 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.18/1,629.08 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.18x = 1,629.08 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.18x = 579,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,528.92/1,086.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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