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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.80, 1,503.86 and 624.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.80, 1,503.86 and 624.04 is: 861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.80 : 1,503.86 = 624.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.80/1,503.86 = 624.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.80x = 1,503.86 × 624.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.80x = 938,468.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,468.79/1,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.14

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