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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.62, 1,512.70 and 676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.62, 1,512.70 and 676.86 is: 933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.62 : 1,512.70 = 676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.62/1,512.70 = 676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.62x = 1,512.70 × 676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.62x = 1,023,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,886.12/1,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.67

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