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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.09, 1,629.51 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.09, 1,629.51 and 566.07 is: 849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.09 : 1,629.51 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.09/1,629.51 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.09x = 1,629.51 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.09x = 922,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,416.73/1,086.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.30

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