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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.25, 1,634.19 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.25, 1,634.19 and 319.75 is: 479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.25 : 1,634.19 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.25/1,634.19 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.25x = 1,634.19 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.25x = 522,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,532.25/1,089.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.72

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