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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.25, 1,634.68 and 875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.25, 1,634.68 and 875.41 is: 1,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.25 : 1,634.68 = 875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.25/1,634.68 = 875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.25x = 1,634.68 × 875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.25x = 1,431,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,012.23/1,089.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.76

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