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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.04, 1,498.08 and 937.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.04, 1,498.08 and 937.27 is: 1,292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.04 : 1,498.08 = 937.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.04/1,498.08 = 937.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.04x = 1,498.08 × 937.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.04x = 1,404,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,105.44/1,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.87

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