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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.73, 1,629.96 and 306.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.73, 1,629.96 and 306.79 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.73 : 1,629.96 = 306.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.73/1,629.96 = 306.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.73x = 1,629.96 × 306.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.73x = 500,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,047.28/1,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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