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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.72, 1,635.42 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.72, 1,635.42 and 569.84 is: 855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.72 : 1,635.42 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.72/1,635.42 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.72x = 1,635.42 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.72x = 931,927.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,927.73/1,089.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.20

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