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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.77, 1,631.61 and 568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.77, 1,631.61 and 568.63 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.77 : 1,631.61 = 568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.77/1,631.61 = 568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.77x = 1,631.61 × 568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.77x = 927,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,782.39/1,089.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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