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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.03, 1,668.57 and 1,086.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.03, 1,668.57 and 1,086.49 is: 1,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.03 : 1,668.57 = 1,086.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.03/1,668.57 = 1,086.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.03x = 1,668.57 × 1,086.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.03x = 1,812,884.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,884.62/1,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.32

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