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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.60, 1,626.86 and 565.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.60, 1,626.86 and 565.47 is: 846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.60 : 1,626.86 = 565.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.60/1,626.86 = 565.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.60x = 1,626.86 × 565.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.60x = 919,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,929.56/1,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.61

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