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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.78, 1,630.34 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.78, 1,630.34 and 356.19 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.78 : 1,630.34 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.78/1,630.34 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.78x = 1,630.34 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.78x = 580,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,710.80/1,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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