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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.04, 1,498.98 and 911.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.04, 1,498.98 and 911.08 is: 1,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.04 : 1,498.98 = 911.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.04/1,498.98 = 911.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.04x = 1,498.98 × 911.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.04x = 1,365,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,690.70/1,086.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.50

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