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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.76, 1,630.04 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.76, 1,630.04 and 356.32 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.76 : 1,630.04 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.76/1,630.04 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.76x = 1,630.04 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.76x = 580,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,815.85/1,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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