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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.17, 1,627.72 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.17, 1,627.72 and 623.26 is: 934.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.17 : 1,627.72 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.17/1,627.72 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.17x = 1,627.72 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.17x = 1,014,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,492.77/1,086.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.01

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