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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.58, 1,629.98 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.58, 1,629.98 and 356.16 is: 534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.58 : 1,629.98 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.58/1,629.98 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.58x = 1,629.98 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.58x = 580,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,533.68/1,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.28

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