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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.12, 1,634.46 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.12, 1,634.46 and 541.56 is: 812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.12 : 1,634.46 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.12/1,634.46 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.12x = 1,634.46 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.12x = 885,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,158.16/1,089.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.73

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