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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.48, 1,630.44 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.48, 1,630.44 and 566.64 is: 850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.48 : 1,630.44 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.48/1,630.44 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.48x = 1,630.44 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.48x = 923,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,872.52/1,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.34

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