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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.54, 1,630.07 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.54, 1,630.07 and 317.04 is: 475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.54 : 1,630.07 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.54/1,630.07 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.54x = 1,630.07 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.54x = 516,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,797.39/1,086.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.64

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