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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.36, 1,629.38 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.36, 1,629.38 and 355.92 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.36 : 1,629.38 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.36/1,629.38 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.36x = 1,629.38 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.36x = 579,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,927.15/1,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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