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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.32, 1,499.12 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.32, 1,499.12 and 620.48 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.32 : 1,499.12 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.32/1,499.12 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.32x = 1,499.12 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.32x = 930,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,173.98/1,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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