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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.73, 1,497.07 and 786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.73, 1,497.07 and 786.93 is: 1,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.73 : 1,497.07 = 786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.73/1,497.07 = 786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.73x = 1,497.07 × 786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.73x = 1,178,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,088.66/1,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.07

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