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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.12, 1,497.76 and 693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.12, 1,497.76 and 693 is: 955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.12 : 1,497.76 = 693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.12/1,497.76 = 693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.12x = 1,497.76 × 693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.12x = 1,037,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,947.68/1,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.65

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