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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.26, 1,629.63 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.26, 1,629.63 and 355.88 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.26 : 1,629.63 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.26/1,629.63 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.26x = 1,629.63 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.26x = 579,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,952.72/1,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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