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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.09, 1,503.32 and 663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.09, 1,503.32 and 663.73 is: 916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.09 : 1,503.32 = 663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.09/1,503.32 = 663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.09x = 1,503.32 × 663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.09x = 997,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,791.51/1,089.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.17

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