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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.18, 1,627.71 and 618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.18, 1,627.71 and 618.03 is: 926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.18 : 1,627.71 = 618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.18/1,627.71 = 618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.18x = 1,627.71 × 618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.18x = 1,005,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,967.51/1,086.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.15

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