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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.63, 1,500.93 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.63, 1,500.93 and 621.88 is: 858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.63 : 1,500.93 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.63/1,500.93 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.63x = 1,500.93 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.63x = 933,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,390.84/1,087.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.19

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