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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.93, 1,630.40 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.93, 1,630.40 and 265.21 is: 397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.93 : 1,630.40 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.93/1,630.40 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.93x = 1,630.40 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.93x = 432,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,398.38/1,086.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.82

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