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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.68, 1,497.66 and 791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.68, 1,497.66 and 791.48 is: 1,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.68 : 1,497.66 = 791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.68/1,497.66 = 791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.68x = 1,497.66 × 791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.68x = 1,185,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,367.94/1,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.82

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