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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.49, 1,504.08 and 691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.49, 1,504.08 and 691.30 is: 954.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.49 : 1,504.08 = 691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.49/1,504.08 = 691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.49x = 1,504.08 × 691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.49x = 1,039,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,770.50/1,089.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.36

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