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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.84, 1,499.84 and 621.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.84, 1,499.84 and 621.09 is: 857.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.84 : 1,499.84 = 621.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.84/1,499.84 = 621.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.84x = 1,499.84 × 621.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.84x = 931,543.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,543.97/1,086.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.11

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