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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.66, 1,507.51 and 620.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.66, 1,507.51 and 620.56 is: 856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.66 : 1,507.51 = 620.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.66/1,507.51 = 620.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.66x = 1,507.51 × 620.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.66x = 935,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,503.07/1,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.17

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