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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.08, 1,508.58 and 627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.08, 1,508.58 and 627.42 is: 865.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.08 : 1,508.58 = 627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.08/1,508.58 = 627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.08x = 1,508.58 × 627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.08x = 946,513.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,513.26/1,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.91

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