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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.32, 1,503.23 and 623.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.32, 1,503.23 and 623.57 is: 860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.32 : 1,503.23 = 623.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.32/1,503.23 = 623.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.32x = 1,503.23 × 623.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.32x = 937,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,358.50/1,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.50

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