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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.13, 1,503.20 and 623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.13, 1,503.20 and 623.38 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.13 : 1,503.20 = 623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.13/1,503.20 = 623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.13x = 1,503.20 × 623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.13x = 937,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,054.18/1,089.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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