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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.35, 1,503.26 and 617.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.35, 1,503.26 and 617.27 is: 851.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.35 : 1,503.26 = 617.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.35/1,503.26 = 617.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.35x = 1,503.26 × 617.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.35x = 927,917.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,917.47/1,089.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.81

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