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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.07 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.67, 1,627.07 and 623.70 is: 934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.67 : 1,627.07 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.67/1,627.07 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.67x = 1,627.07 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.67x = 1,014,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,800.44/1,085.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.72

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