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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.16, 1,508.72 and 621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.16, 1,508.72 and 621.08 is: 857.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.16 : 1,508.72 = 621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.16/1,508.72 = 621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.16x = 1,508.72 × 621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.16x = 937,035.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,035.82/1,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.18

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