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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.72, 1,626.42 and 674.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.72, 1,626.42 and 674.44 is: 1,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.72 : 1,626.42 = 674.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.72/1,626.42 = 674.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.72x = 1,626.42 × 674.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.72x = 1,096,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,922.70/1,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.39

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