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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.43, 1,629.80 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.43, 1,629.80 and 538.47 is: 807.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.43 : 1,629.80 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.43/1,629.80 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.43x = 1,629.80 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.43x = 877,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,598.41/1,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.78

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