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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.88, 1,630.32 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.88, 1,630.32 and 470.56 is: 705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.88 : 1,630.32 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.88/1,630.32 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.88x = 1,630.32 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.88x = 767,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,163.38/1,086.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.84

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