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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.67, 1,503.86 and 647.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.67, 1,503.86 and 647.61 is: 893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.67 : 1,503.86 = 647.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.67/1,503.86 = 647.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.67x = 1,503.86 × 647.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.67x = 973,911.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,911.54/1,089.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.77

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