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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.64, 1,499.54 and 620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.64, 1,499.54 and 620.86 is: 856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.64 : 1,499.54 = 620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.64/1,499.54 = 620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.64x = 1,499.54 × 620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.64x = 931,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,004.40/1,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.77

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