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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.89, 1,630.34 and 393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.89, 1,630.34 and 393.43 is: 590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.89 : 1,630.34 = 393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.89/1,630.34 = 393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.89x = 1,630.34 × 393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.89x = 641,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,418.62/1,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.14

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