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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.40, 1,629.28 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.40, 1,629.28 and 437.44 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.40 : 1,629.28 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.40/1,629.28 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.40x = 1,629.28 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.40x = 712,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,712.24/1,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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