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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.57, 1,498.91 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.57, 1,498.91 and 755.28 is: 1,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.57 : 1,498.91 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.57/1,498.91 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.57x = 1,498.91 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.57x = 1,132,092.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,092.97/1,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.90

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