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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.32, 1,629.18 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.32, 1,629.18 and 355.76 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.32 : 1,629.18 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.32/1,629.18 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.32x = 1,629.18 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.32x = 579,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,597.08/1,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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