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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.57, 1,509.33 and 621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.57, 1,509.33 and 621.52 is: 857.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.57 : 1,509.33 = 621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.57/1,509.33 = 621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.57x = 1,509.33 × 621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.57x = 938,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,078.78/1,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.81

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