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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.47, 1,525.68 and 686.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.47, 1,525.68 and 686.10 is: 946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.47 : 1,525.68 = 686.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.47/1,525.68 = 686.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.47x = 1,525.68 × 686.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.47x = 1,046,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,769.05/1,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.90

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