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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.27, 1,629.37 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.27, 1,629.37 and 264.54 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.27 : 1,629.37 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.27/1,629.37 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.27x = 1,629.37 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.27x = 431,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,033.54/1,086.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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