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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.30, 2,092.82 and 1,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.30, 2,092.82 and 1,086.75 is: 1,627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.30 : 2,092.82 = 1,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.30/2,092.82 = 1,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.30x = 2,092.82 × 1,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.30x = 2,274,366.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,366.70/1,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.69

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