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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.42, 1,630.53 and 538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.42, 1,630.53 and 538.77 is: 808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.42 : 1,630.53 = 538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.42/1,630.53 = 538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.42x = 1,630.53 × 538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.42x = 878,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,480.65/1,086.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.60

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