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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.22, 1,628.93 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.22, 1,628.93 and 345.76 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.22 : 1,628.93 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.22/1,628.93 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.22x = 1,628.93 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.22x = 563,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,217.11/1,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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