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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.43, 1,629.48 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.43, 1,629.48 and 356.02 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.43 : 1,629.48 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.43/1,629.48 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.43x = 1,629.48 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.43x = 580,127.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,127.47/1,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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