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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.48, 1,503.41 and 647.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.48, 1,503.41 and 647.37 is: 893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.48 : 1,503.41 = 647.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.48/1,503.41 = 647.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.48x = 1,503.41 × 647.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.48x = 973,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,258.71/1,089.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.33

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