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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.32, 1,628.88 and 565.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.32, 1,628.88 and 565.02 is: 847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.32 : 1,628.88 = 565.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.32/1,628.88 = 565.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.32x = 1,628.88 × 565.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.32x = 920,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,349.78/1,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.22

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