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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.34, 1,508.64 and 627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.34, 1,508.64 and 627.50 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.34 : 1,508.64 = 627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.34/1,508.64 = 627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.34x = 1,508.64 × 627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.34x = 946,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,671.60/1,093.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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