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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.29, 1,497.82 and 755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.29, 1,497.82 and 755 is: 1,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.29 : 1,497.82 = 755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.29/1,497.82 = 755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.29x = 1,497.82 × 755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.29x = 1,130,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,854.10/1,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.02

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