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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.50, 1,502.90 and 670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.50, 1,502.90 and 670.06 is: 924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.50 : 1,502.90 = 670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.50/1,502.90 = 670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.50x = 1,502.90 × 670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.50x = 1,007,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,033.17/1,089.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.31

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