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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.23, 1,503 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.23, 1,503 and 616.95 is: 851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.23 : 1,503 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.23/1,503 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.23x = 1,503 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.23x = 927,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,275.85/1,089.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.32

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