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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.72, 1,509 and 621.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.72, 1,509 and 621.58 is: 857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.72 : 1,509 = 621.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.72/1,509 = 621.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.72x = 1,509 × 621.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.72x = 937,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,964.22/1,093.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.59

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