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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.83, 1,498.64 and 807.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.83, 1,498.64 and 807.58 is: 1,113.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.83 : 1,498.64 = 807.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.83/1,498.64 = 807.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.83x = 1,498.64 × 807.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.83x = 1,210,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,269.53/1,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.58

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