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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.68, 1,527.51 and 686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.68, 1,527.51 and 686.98 is: 948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.68 : 1,527.51 = 686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.68/1,527.51 = 686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.68x = 1,527.51 × 686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.68x = 1,049,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,368.82/1,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.21

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