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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.67, 1,498.04 and 775.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.67, 1,498.04 and 775.63 is: 1,069.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.67 : 1,498.04 = 775.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.67/1,498.04 = 775.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.67x = 1,498.04 × 775.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.67x = 1,161,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,924.77/1,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.25

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