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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.10, 1,508.64 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.10, 1,508.64 and 621.12 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.10 : 1,508.64 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.10/1,508.64 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.10x = 1,508.64 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.10x = 937,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,046.48/1,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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