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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.34, 1,507.32 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.34, 1,507.32 and 620.24 is: 855.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.34 : 1,507.32 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.34/1,507.32 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.34x = 1,507.32 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.34x = 934,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,900.16/1,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.87

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