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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.76, 1,633.62 and 541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.76, 1,633.62 and 541.42 is: 811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.76 : 1,633.62 = 541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.76/1,633.62 = 541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.76x = 1,633.62 × 541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.76x = 884,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,463.67/1,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.61

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