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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.60, 1,627.02 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.60, 1,627.02 and 565.68 is: 847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.60 : 1,627.02 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.60/1,627.02 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.60x = 1,627.02 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.60x = 920,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,372.67/1,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.02

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