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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.06, 1,498.86 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.06, 1,498.86 and 620.34 is: 856.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.06 : 1,498.86 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.06/1,498.86 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.06x = 1,498.86 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.06x = 929,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,802.81/1,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.12

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