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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.48, 1,629.80 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.48, 1,629.80 and 317.04 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.48 : 1,629.80 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.48/1,629.80 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.48x = 1,629.80 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.48x = 516,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,711.79/1,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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