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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.58, 1,503.12 and 647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.58, 1,503.12 and 647.24 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.58 : 1,503.12 = 647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.58/1,503.12 = 647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.58x = 1,503.12 × 647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.58x = 972,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,879.39/1,089.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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