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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,629.80 and 306.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,629.80 and 306.71 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,629.80 = 306.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,629.80 = 306.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,629.80 × 306.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 499,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,875.96/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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