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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.50, 1,634.61 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.50, 1,634.61 and 439.88 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.50 : 1,634.61 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.50/1,634.61 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.50x = 1,634.61 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.50x = 719,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,032.25/1,089.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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