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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.18 and 675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.72, 1,503.18 and 675 is: 931.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.72 : 1,503.18 = 675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.72/1,503.18 = 675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.72x = 1,503.18 × 675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.72x = 1,014,646.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,646.50/1,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.11

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