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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.48, 1,503.82 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.48, 1,503.82 and 624.04 is: 861.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.48 : 1,503.82 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.48/1,503.82 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.48x = 1,503.82 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.48x = 938,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,443.83/1,089.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.37

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