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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.68, 1,503.42 and 623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.68, 1,503.42 and 623.84 is: 860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.68 : 1,503.42 = 623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.68/1,503.42 = 623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.68x = 1,503.42 × 623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.68x = 937,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,893.53/1,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.71

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