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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.26, 1,629.44 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.26, 1,629.44 and 316.82 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.26 : 1,629.44 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.26/1,629.44 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.26x = 1,629.44 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.26x = 516,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,239.18/1,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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