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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.29, 1,628.67 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.29, 1,628.67 and 538.12 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.29 : 1,628.67 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.29/1,628.67 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.29x = 1,628.67 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.29x = 876,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,423.95/1,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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