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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.51, 1,629.86 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.51, 1,629.86 and 538.14 is: 807.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.51 : 1,629.86 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.51/1,629.86 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.51x = 1,629.86 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.51x = 877,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,096.28/1,086.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.26

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