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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.38, 1,629.84 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.38, 1,629.84 and 316.88 is: 475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.38 : 1,629.84 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.38/1,629.84 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.38x = 1,629.84 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.38x = 516,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,463.70/1,086.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.40

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