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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.72, 1,634.67 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.72, 1,634.67 and 440.46 is: 660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.72 : 1,634.67 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.72/1,634.67 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.72x = 1,634.67 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.72x = 720,006.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,006.75/1,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.73

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