Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.30, 1,634 and 440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,089.30, 1,634 and 440 is: 660.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,089.30 : 1,634 = 440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,089.30/1,634 = 440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,089.30x = 1,634 × 440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,089.30x = 718,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,960/1,089.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660.02
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