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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.24, 1,632.49 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.24, 1,632.49 and 1,001.76 is: 1,501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.24 : 1,632.49 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.24/1,632.49 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.24x = 1,632.49 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.24x = 1,635,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,358.17/1,089.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.38

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