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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.64, 1,501.01 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.64, 1,501.01 and 621.88 is: 858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.64 : 1,501.01 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.64/1,501.01 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.64x = 1,501.01 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.64x = 933,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,448.10/1,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.23

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