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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.70, 1,634.55 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.70, 1,634.55 and 440.44 is: 660.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.70 : 1,634.55 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.70/1,634.55 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.70x = 1,634.55 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.70x = 719,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,919.18/1,089.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.66

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