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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.77, 1,509.36 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.77, 1,509.36 and 621.66 is: 857.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.77 : 1,509.36 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.77/1,509.36 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.77x = 1,509.36 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.77x = 938,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,308.74/1,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.87

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