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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.32, 1,503.14 and 617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.32, 1,503.14 and 617.18 is: 851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.32 : 1,503.14 = 617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.32/1,503.14 = 617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.32x = 1,503.14 × 617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.32x = 927,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,697.34/1,089.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.63

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