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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.60 and 667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.60 and 667.16 is: 920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.56 : 1,499.60 = 667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.56/1,499.60 = 667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.56x = 1,499.60 × 667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.56x = 1,000,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,473.14/1,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.77

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