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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.59, 1,503.63 and 623.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.59, 1,503.63 and 623.84 is: 860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.59 : 1,503.63 = 623.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.59/1,503.63 = 623.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.59x = 1,503.63 × 623.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.59x = 938,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,017.02/1,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.89

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