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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.81, 1,629.87 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.81, 1,629.87 and 356.22 is: 534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.81 : 1,629.87 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.81/1,629.87 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.81x = 1,629.87 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.81x = 580,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,592.29/1,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.22

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