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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.63, 1,507.82 and 620.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.63, 1,507.82 and 620.53 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.63 : 1,507.82 = 620.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.63/1,507.82 = 620.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.63x = 1,507.82 × 620.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.63x = 935,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,638.45/1,092.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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