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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.43, 1,507.42 and 620.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.43, 1,507.42 and 620.29 is: 855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.43 : 1,507.42 = 620.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.43/1,507.42 = 620.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.43x = 1,507.42 × 620.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.43x = 935,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,037.55/1,092.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.92

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