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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,627.35 and 931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,627.35 and 931.30 is: 1,395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,627.35 = 931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,627.35 = 931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,627.35 × 931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 1,515,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,551.06/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.41

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