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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.85, 1,509.38 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.85, 1,509.38 and 621.80 is: 858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.85 : 1,509.38 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.85/1,509.38 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.85x = 1,509.38 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.85x = 938,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,526.49/1,093.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.01

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