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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.90, 1,501.26 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.90, 1,501.26 and 622.14 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.90 : 1,501.26 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.90/1,501.26 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.90x = 1,501.26 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.90x = 933,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,993.90/1,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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