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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.78, 1,630.19 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.78, 1,630.19 and 356.41 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.78 : 1,630.19 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.78/1,630.19 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.78x = 1,630.19 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.78x = 581,016.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,016.02/1,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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