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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.29, 1,632.50 and 504.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.29, 1,632.50 and 504.21 is: 755.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.29 : 1,632.50 = 504.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.29/1,632.50 = 504.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.29x = 1,632.50 × 504.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.29x = 823,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,122.83/1,089.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.65

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