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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.16, 1,503.16 and 647.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.16, 1,503.16 and 647.11 is: 893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.16 : 1,503.16 = 647.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.16/1,503.16 = 647.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.16x = 1,503.16 × 647.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.16x = 972,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,709.87/1,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.08

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