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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.27, 1,630.08 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.27, 1,630.08 and 437.07 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.27 : 1,630.08 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.27/1,630.08 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.27x = 1,630.08 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.27x = 712,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,459.07/1,086.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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