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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.18, 1,502.73 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.18, 1,502.73 and 623.34 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.18 : 1,502.73 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.18/1,502.73 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.18x = 1,502.73 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.18x = 936,711.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,711.72/1,089.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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