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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.50, 1,501.02 and 622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.50, 1,501.02 and 622.02 is: 858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.50 : 1,501.02 = 622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.50/1,501.02 = 622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.50x = 1,501.02 × 622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.50x = 933,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,664.46/1,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.54

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