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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.66, 1,503.75 and 647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.66, 1,503.75 and 647.90 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.66 : 1,503.75 = 647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.66/1,503.75 = 647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.66x = 1,503.75 × 647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.66x = 974,279.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,279.63/1,089.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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