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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.35, 1,627.48 and 841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.35, 1,627.48 and 841.68 is: 1,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.35 : 1,627.48 = 841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.35/1,627.48 = 841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.35x = 1,627.48 × 841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.35x = 1,369,813.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,813.16/1,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.93

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