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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,498.86 and 693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,498.86 and 693.52 is: 956.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,498.86 = 693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,498.86 = 693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,498.86 × 693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 1,039,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,489.39/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.59

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