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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.35, 1,634.02 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.35, 1,634.02 and 440.54 is: 660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.35 : 1,634.02 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.35/1,634.02 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.35x = 1,634.02 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.35x = 719,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,841.90/1,089.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.80

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