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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.20, 1,629.30 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.20, 1,629.30 and 356.30 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.20 : 1,629.30 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.20/1,629.30 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.20x = 1,629.30 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.20x = 580,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,519.59/1,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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