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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.51, 1,632.08 and 625.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.51, 1,632.08 and 625.99 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.51 : 1,632.08 = 625.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.51/1,632.08 = 625.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.51x = 1,632.08 × 625.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.51x = 1,021,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,665.76/1,089.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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