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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.38, 1,635.08 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.38, 1,635.08 and 504.69 is: 757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.38 : 1,635.08 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.38/1,635.08 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.38x = 1,635.08 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.38x = 825,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,206.00/1,089.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.50

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