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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.06, 1,633.98 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.06, 1,633.98 and 541.20 is: 811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.06 : 1,633.98 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.06/1,633.98 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.06x = 1,633.98 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.06x = 884,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,309.98/1,089.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.99

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