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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.92, 1,499.70 and 621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.92, 1,499.70 and 621.32 is: 857.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.92 : 1,499.70 = 621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.92/1,499.70 = 621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.92x = 1,499.70 × 621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.92x = 931,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,793.60/1,086.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.28

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