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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.92, 1,630.40 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.92, 1,630.40 and 356.54 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.92 : 1,630.40 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.92/1,630.40 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.92x = 1,630.40 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.92x = 581,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,292.88/1,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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