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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.62, 1,630.33 and 647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.62, 1,630.33 and 647.80 is: 971.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.62 : 1,630.33 = 647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.62/1,630.33 = 647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.62x = 1,630.33 × 647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.62x = 1,056,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,122.08/1,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.94

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