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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.58, 1,630.05 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.58, 1,630.05 and 356.02 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.58 : 1,630.05 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.58/1,630.05 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.58x = 1,630.05 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.58x = 580,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,330.40/1,086.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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