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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.93, 1,630.56 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.93, 1,630.56 and 356.33 is: 534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.93 : 1,630.56 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.93/1,630.56 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.93x = 1,630.56 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.93x = 581,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,022.41/1,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.55

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