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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.41, 1,503.32 and 690.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.41, 1,503.32 and 690.98 is: 953.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.41 : 1,503.32 = 690.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.41/1,503.32 = 690.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.41x = 1,503.32 × 690.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.41x = 1,038,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,753.08/1,089.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.50

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