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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.10, 1,625.74 and 1,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.10, 1,625.74 and 1,009 is: 1,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.10 : 1,625.74 = 1,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.10/1,625.74 = 1,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.10x = 1,625.74 × 1,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.10x = 1,640,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,371.66/1,089.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.17

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