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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.63, 1,503.89 and 623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.63, 1,503.89 and 623.88 is: 861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.63 : 1,503.89 = 623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.63/1,503.89 = 623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.63x = 1,503.89 × 623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.63x = 938,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,236.25/1,089.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.06

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