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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.76, 1,509 and 627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.76, 1,509 and 627.74 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.76 : 1,509 = 627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.76/1,509 = 627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.76x = 1,509 × 627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.76x = 947,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,259.66/1,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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