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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.63, 1,625.49 and 913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.63, 1,625.49 and 913.56 is: 1,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.63 : 1,625.49 = 913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.63/1,625.49 = 913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.63x = 1,625.49 × 913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.63x = 1,484,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,982.64/1,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.59

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