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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.68, 1,633.92 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.68, 1,633.92 and 440.24 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.68 : 1,633.92 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.68/1,633.92 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.68x = 1,633.92 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.68x = 719,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,316.94/1,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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