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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.42, 1,625.95 and 913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.42, 1,625.95 and 913.30 is: 1,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.42 : 1,625.95 = 913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.42/1,625.95 = 913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.42x = 1,625.95 × 913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.42x = 1,484,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,980.14/1,086.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.86

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