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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.80, 1,635.38 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.80, 1,635.38 and 440.54 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.80 : 1,635.38 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.80/1,635.38 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.80x = 1,635.38 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.80x = 720,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,448.10/1,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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