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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.70, 1,630.41 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.70, 1,630.41 and 739.52 is: 1,109.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.70 : 1,630.41 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.70/1,630.41 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.70x = 1,630.41 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.70x = 1,205,720.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,720.80/1,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.52

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