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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.17, 1,502.82 and 647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.17, 1,502.82 and 647.22 is: 893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.17 : 1,502.82 = 647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.17/1,502.82 = 647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.17x = 1,502.82 × 647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.17x = 972,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,655.16/1,089.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.02

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