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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.02, 1,499.94 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.02, 1,499.94 and 621.24 is: 857.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.02 : 1,499.94 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.02/1,499.94 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.02x = 1,499.94 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.02x = 931,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,822.73/1,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.23

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