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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.70, 1,630.05 and 697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.70, 1,630.05 and 697.90 is: 1,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.70 : 1,630.05 = 697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.70/1,630.05 = 697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.70x = 1,630.05 × 697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.70x = 1,137,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,611.90/1,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.85

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