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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.34, 1,629.48 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.34, 1,629.48 and 264.62 is: 396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.34 : 1,629.48 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.34/1,629.48 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.34x = 1,629.48 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.34x = 431,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,184.85/1,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.92

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