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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.56, 1,509.24 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.56, 1,509.24 and 627.84 is: 866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.56 : 1,509.24 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.56/1,509.24 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.56x = 1,509.24 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.56x = 947,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,561.24/1,093.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.49

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