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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.06, 1,622.90 and 923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.06, 1,622.90 and 923.08 is: 1,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.06 : 1,622.90 = 923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.06/1,622.90 = 923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.06x = 1,622.90 × 923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.06x = 1,498,066.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,066.53/1,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.09

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