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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.60, 1,499.52 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.60, 1,499.52 and 620.88 is: 856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.60 : 1,499.52 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.60/1,499.52 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.60x = 1,499.52 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.60x = 931,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,021.98/1,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.82

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