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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.45, 1,629.55 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.45, 1,629.55 and 316.95 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.45 : 1,629.55 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.45/1,629.55 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.45x = 1,629.55 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.45x = 516,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,485.87/1,086.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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