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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.87, 1,629.96 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.87, 1,629.96 and 356.27 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.87 : 1,629.96 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.87/1,629.96 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.87x = 1,629.96 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.87x = 580,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,711.62/1,086.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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