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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.30, 1,634.18 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.30, 1,634.18 and 440.03 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.30 : 1,634.18 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.30/1,634.18 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.30x = 1,634.18 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.30x = 719,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,090.11/1,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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