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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.97, 1,623.38 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.97, 1,623.38 and 620.60 is: 930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.97 : 1,623.38 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.97/1,623.38 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.97x = 1,623.38 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.97x = 1,007,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,458.41/1,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.27

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