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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.84, 1,525.68 and 686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.84, 1,525.68 and 686.04 is: 946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.84 : 1,525.68 = 686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.84/1,525.68 = 686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.84x = 1,525.68 × 686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.84x = 1,046,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,685.80/1,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.51

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