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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.71, 1,624.04 and 620.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.71, 1,624.04 and 620.79 is: 930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.71 : 1,624.04 = 620.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.71/1,624.04 = 620.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.71x = 1,624.04 × 620.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.71x = 1,008,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,184.69/1,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.31

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