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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.56, 1,623.65 and 923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.56, 1,623.65 and 923.58 is: 1,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.56 : 1,623.65 = 923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.56/1,623.65 = 923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.56x = 1,623.65 × 923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.56x = 1,499,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,566.05/1,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.84

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