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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.20, 1,503.41 and 647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.20, 1,503.41 and 647.27 is: 893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.20 : 1,503.41 = 647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.20/1,503.41 = 647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.20x = 1,503.41 × 647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.20x = 973,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,112.19/1,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.42

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