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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.15, 1,621.32 and 1,010.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.15, 1,621.32 and 1,010.19 is: 1,507.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.15 : 1,621.32 = 1,010.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.15/1,621.32 = 1,010.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.15x = 1,621.32 × 1,010.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.15x = 1,637,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,841.25/1,086.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.93

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