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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.54, 1,629.78 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.54, 1,629.78 and 264.81 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.54 : 1,629.78 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.54/1,629.78 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.54x = 1,629.78 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.54x = 431,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,582.04/1,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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