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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.08, 1,633.68 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.08, 1,633.68 and 395.72 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.08 : 1,633.68 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.08/1,633.68 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.08x = 1,633.68 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.08x = 646,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,479.85/1,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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