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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.57, 1,625.46 and 620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.57, 1,625.46 and 620.87 is: 932.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.57 : 1,625.46 = 620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.57/1,625.46 = 620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.57x = 1,625.46 × 620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.57x = 1,009,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,191.22/1,082.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.22

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