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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.36, 1,633.89 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.36, 1,633.89 and 541.44 is: 812.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.36 : 1,633.89 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.36/1,633.89 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.36x = 1,633.89 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.36x = 884,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,653.40/1,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.09

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