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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.23, 1,629.33 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.23, 1,629.33 and 264.50 is: 396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.23 : 1,629.33 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.23/1,629.33 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.23x = 1,629.33 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.23x = 430,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,956.46/1,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.75

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