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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.75, 1,497.62 and 693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.75, 1,497.62 and 693.09 is: 955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.75 : 1,497.62 = 693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.75/1,497.62 = 693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.75x = 1,497.62 × 693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.75x = 1,037,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,987.18/1,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.13

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