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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.87, 1,507.71 and 620.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.87, 1,507.71 and 620.64 is: 856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.87 : 1,507.71 = 620.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.87/1,507.71 = 620.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.87x = 1,507.71 × 620.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.87x = 935,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,745.13/1,092.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.23

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