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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.98, 1,632.09 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.98, 1,632.09 and 762.98 is: 1,145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.98 : 1,632.09 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.98/1,632.09 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.98x = 1,632.09 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.98x = 1,245,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,252.03/1,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.61

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