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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.32, 1,629.48 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.32, 1,629.48 and 356.24 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.32 : 1,629.48 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.32/1,629.48 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.32x = 1,629.48 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.32x = 580,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,485.96/1,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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