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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.37, 1,634.04 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.37, 1,634.04 and 440.09 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.37 : 1,634.04 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.37/1,634.04 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.37x = 1,634.04 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.37x = 719,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,124.66/1,089.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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