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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.34, 1,499.25 and 755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.34, 1,499.25 and 755.86 is: 1,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.34 : 1,499.25 = 755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.34/1,499.25 = 755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.34x = 1,499.25 × 755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.34x = 1,133,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,223.11/1,086.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.16

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