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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.22, 1,633.45 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.22, 1,633.45 and 541.06 is: 811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.22 : 1,633.45 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.22/1,633.45 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.22x = 1,633.45 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.22x = 883,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,794.46/1,089.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.40

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