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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.56, 1,634.06 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.56, 1,634.06 and 439.96 is: 659.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.56 : 1,634.06 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.56/1,634.06 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.56x = 1,634.06 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.56x = 718,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,921.04/1,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.83

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