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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.36, 1,634.31 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.36, 1,634.31 and 440.55 is: 660.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.36 : 1,634.31 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.36/1,634.31 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.36x = 1,634.31 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.36x = 719,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,995.27/1,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.93

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