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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.44, 1,634.13 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.44, 1,634.13 and 440.15 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.44 : 1,634.13 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.44/1,634.13 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.44x = 1,634.13 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.44x = 719,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,268.06/1,089.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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