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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.54, 1,629.81 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.54, 1,629.81 and 356.01 is: 534.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.54 : 1,629.81 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.54/1,629.81 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.54x = 1,629.81 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.54x = 580,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,228.66/1,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.02

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