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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.94, 1,630.62 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.94, 1,630.62 and 356.73 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.94 : 1,630.62 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.94/1,630.62 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.94x = 1,630.62 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.94x = 581,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,691.07/1,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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