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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.81, 1,631.09 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.81, 1,631.09 and 566.97 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.81 : 1,631.09 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.81/1,631.09 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.81x = 1,631.09 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.81x = 924,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,779.10/1,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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