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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,626.11 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,626.11 and 564.96 is: 845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,626.11 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,626.11 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,626.11 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 918,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,690.38/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.86

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