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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.76, 1,498.26 and 736.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.76, 1,498.26 and 736.84 is: 1,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.76 : 1,498.26 = 736.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.76/1,498.26 = 736.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.76x = 1,498.26 × 736.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.76x = 1,103,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,977.90/1,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.84

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