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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.60, 1,499.61 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.60, 1,499.61 and 807.18 is: 1,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.60 : 1,499.61 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.60/1,499.61 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.60x = 1,499.61 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.60x = 1,210,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,455.20/1,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.98

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