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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.35, 1,629.78 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.35, 1,629.78 and 355.93 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.35 : 1,629.78 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.35/1,629.78 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.35x = 1,629.78 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.35x = 580,082.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,082.19/1,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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