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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.73, 1,504.01 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.73, 1,504.01 and 647.87 is: 894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.73 : 1,504.01 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.73/1,504.01 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.73x = 1,504.01 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.73x = 974,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,402.96/1,089.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.17

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