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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.08, 1,632.50 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.08, 1,632.50 and 656.44 is: 983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.08 : 1,632.50 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.08/1,632.50 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.08x = 1,632.50 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.08x = 1,071,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,638.30/1,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.98

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