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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.61, 1,622.04 and 955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.61, 1,622.04 and 955.25 is: 1,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.61 : 1,622.04 = 955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.61/1,622.04 = 955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.61x = 1,622.04 × 955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.61x = 1,549,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,445.60/1,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.95

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