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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.56, 1,502.93 and 647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.56, 1,502.93 and 647.17 is: 892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.56 : 1,502.93 = 647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.56/1,502.93 = 647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.56x = 1,502.93 × 647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.56x = 972,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,649.07/1,089.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.70

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