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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089, 1,503 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089, 1,503 and 623.16 is: 860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089 : 1,503 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089/1,503 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089x = 1,503 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089x = 936,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,609.48/1,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.06

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