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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.66, 1,509.12 and 621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.66, 1,509.12 and 621.58 is: 857.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.66 : 1,509.12 = 621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.66/1,509.12 = 621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.66x = 1,509.12 × 621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.66x = 938,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,038.81/1,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.71

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