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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.55, 1,502.15 and 647.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.55, 1,502.15 and 647.29 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.55 : 1,502.15 = 647.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.55/1,502.15 = 647.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.55x = 1,502.15 × 647.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.55x = 972,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,325.31/1,089.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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