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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.72, 1,630.40 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.72, 1,630.40 and 306.75 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.72 : 1,630.40 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.72/1,630.40 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.72x = 1,630.40 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.72x = 500,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,123.55/1,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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