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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.62, 1,629.90 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.62, 1,629.90 and 356.22 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.62 : 1,629.90 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.62/1,629.90 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.62x = 1,629.90 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.62x = 580,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,602.98/1,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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