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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.52, 1,629.80 and 356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.52, 1,629.80 and 356.68 is: 535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.52 : 1,629.80 = 356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.52/1,629.80 = 356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.52x = 1,629.80 × 356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.52x = 581,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,317.06/1,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.03

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