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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.70, 1,498.46 and 807.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.70, 1,498.46 and 807.46 is: 1,113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.70 : 1,498.46 = 807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.70/1,498.46 = 807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.70x = 1,498.46 × 807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.70x = 1,209,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,946.51/1,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.41

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