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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.96, 1,627.41 and 623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.96, 1,627.41 and 623.04 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.96 : 1,627.41 = 623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.96/1,627.41 = 623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.96x = 1,627.41 × 623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.96x = 1,013,941.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,941.53/1,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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