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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.42, 1,507.73 and 620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.42, 1,507.73 and 620.37 is: 856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.42 : 1,507.73 = 620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.42/1,507.73 = 620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.42x = 1,507.73 × 620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.42x = 935,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,347.36/1,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.22

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