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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.54, 1,634.11 and 431.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.54, 1,634.11 and 431.71 is: 647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.54 : 1,634.11 = 431.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.54/1,634.11 = 431.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.54x = 1,634.11 × 431.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.54x = 705,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,456.46/1,089.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.48

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