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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.35, 1,499.40 and 693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.35, 1,499.40 and 693.27 is: 956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.35 : 1,499.40 = 693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.35/1,499.40 = 693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.35x = 1,499.40 × 693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.35x = 1,039,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,489.04/1,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.87

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