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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.61, 1,512.68 and 676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.61, 1,512.68 and 676.87 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.61 : 1,512.68 = 676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.61/1,512.68 = 676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.61x = 1,512.68 × 676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.61x = 1,023,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,880.55/1,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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