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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.35, 1,499.88 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.35, 1,499.88 and 673.07 is: 929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.35 : 1,499.88 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.35/1,499.88 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.35x = 1,499.88 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.35x = 1,009,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,513.37/1,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.28

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