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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.54, 1,503.66 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.54, 1,503.66 and 647.46 is: 893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.54 : 1,503.66 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.54/1,503.66 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.54x = 1,503.66 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.54x = 973,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,559.70/1,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.55

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