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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.83, 1,629.10 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.83, 1,629.10 and 356.21 is: 533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.83 : 1,629.10 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.83/1,629.10 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.83x = 1,629.10 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.83x = 580,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,299.93/1,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.94

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