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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,627.95 and 565.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,627.95 and 565.90 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,627.95 = 565.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,627.95 = 565.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,627.95 × 565.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 921,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,256.91/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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