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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.46, 1,630.08 and 508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.46, 1,630.08 and 508.92 is: 763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.46 : 1,630.08 = 508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.46/1,630.08 = 508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.46x = 1,630.08 × 508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.46x = 829,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,580.31/1,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.56

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