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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.60, 1,503.51 and 647.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.60, 1,503.51 and 647.41 is: 893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.60 : 1,503.51 = 647.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.60/1,503.51 = 647.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.60x = 1,503.51 × 647.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.60x = 973,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,387.41/1,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.34

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