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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.56, 1,632.89 and 511.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.56, 1,632.89 and 511.22 is: 766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.56 : 1,632.89 = 511.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.56/1,632.89 = 511.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.56x = 1,632.89 × 511.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.56x = 834,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,755.31/1,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.14

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