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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.83, 1,509.56 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.83, 1,509.56 and 621.80 is: 858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.83 : 1,509.56 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.83/1,509.56 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.83x = 1,509.56 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.83x = 938,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,649.74/1,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.13

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