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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.69, 1,630.04 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.69, 1,630.04 and 264.96 is: 397.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.69 : 1,630.04 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.69/1,630.04 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.69x = 1,630.04 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.69x = 431,894.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,894.07/1,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.44

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