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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.31, 1,629.47 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.31, 1,629.47 and 355.96 is: 533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.31 : 1,629.47 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.31/1,629.47 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.31x = 1,629.47 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.31x = 580,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,026.14/1,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.94

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