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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.46, 1,503.48 and 641.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.46, 1,503.48 and 641.43 is: 885.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.46 : 1,503.48 = 641.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.46/1,503.48 = 641.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.46x = 1,503.48 × 641.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.46x = 964,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,373.97/1,089.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.19

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