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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,498.36 and 620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,498.36 and 620 is: 855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,498.36 = 620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,498.36 = 620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,498.36 × 620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 928,983.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,983.20/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.61

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