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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.82, 1,503.92 and 617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.82, 1,503.92 and 617.70 is: 852.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.82 : 1,503.92 = 617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.82/1,503.92 = 617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.82x = 1,503.92 × 617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.82x = 928,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,971.38/1,089.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.41

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