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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.68, 1,630.28 and 508.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.68, 1,630.28 and 508.88 is: 763.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.68 : 1,630.28 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.68/1,630.28 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.68x = 1,630.28 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.68x = 829,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,610.01/1,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.44

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