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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,630.16 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,630.16 and 356.06 is: 534.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,630.16 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,630.16 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,630.16 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 580,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,432.99/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.14

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