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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.59, 1,503.46 and 647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.59, 1,503.46 and 647.48 is: 893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.59 : 1,503.46 = 647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.59/1,503.46 = 647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.59x = 1,503.46 × 647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.59x = 973,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,460.28/1,089.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.42

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