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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.63, 1,630.28 and 317.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.63, 1,630.28 and 317.13 is: 475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.63 : 1,630.28 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.63/1,630.28 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.63x = 1,630.28 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.63x = 517,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,010.70/1,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.79

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