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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.91, 1,626.26 and 622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.91, 1,626.26 and 622.28 is: 931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.91 : 1,626.26 = 622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.91/1,626.26 = 622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.91x = 1,626.26 × 622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.91x = 1,011,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,989.07/1,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.93

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