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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.57, 1,626.21 and 738.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.57, 1,626.21 and 738.47 is: 1,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.57 : 1,626.21 = 738.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.57/1,626.21 = 738.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.57x = 1,626.21 × 738.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.57x = 1,200,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,911.36/1,086.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.23

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