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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.08, 1,632 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.08, 1,632 and 439.46 is: 658.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.08 : 1,632 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.08/1,632 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.08x = 1,632 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.08x = 717,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,198.72/1,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.54

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