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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.60, 1,629.84 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.60, 1,629.84 and 317.16 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.60 : 1,629.84 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.60/1,629.84 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.60x = 1,629.84 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.60x = 516,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,920.05/1,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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