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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.80, 1,629.24 and 981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.80, 1,629.24 and 981.84 is: 1,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.80 : 1,629.24 = 981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.80/1,629.24 = 981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.80x = 1,629.24 × 981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.80x = 1,599,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,653.00/1,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.89

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