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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.73, 1,509.38 and 621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.73, 1,509.38 and 621.64 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.73 : 1,509.38 = 621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.73/1,509.38 = 621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.73x = 1,509.38 × 621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.73x = 938,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,290.98/1,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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