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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.84, 1,499.94 and 756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.84, 1,499.94 and 756.36 is: 1,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.84 : 1,499.94 = 756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.84/1,499.94 = 756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.84x = 1,499.94 × 756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.84x = 1,134,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,494.62/1,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.85

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