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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.50, 1,509.10 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.50, 1,509.10 and 627.75 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.50 : 1,509.10 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.50/1,509.10 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.50x = 1,509.10 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.50x = 947,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,335.96/1,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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