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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.70, 1,498.24 and 620.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.70, 1,498.24 and 620.04 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.70 : 1,498.24 = 620.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.70/1,498.24 = 620.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.70x = 1,498.24 × 620.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.70x = 928,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,968.73/1,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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