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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.20 and 733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.20 and 733.14 is: 1,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.56 : 1,499.20 = 733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.56/1,499.20 = 733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.56x = 1,499.20 × 733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.56x = 1,099,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,119.50/1,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.56

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