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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.84, 1,504.18 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.84, 1,504.18 and 648 is: 894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.84 : 1,504.18 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.84/1,504.18 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.84x = 1,504.18 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.84x = 974,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,708.64/1,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.36

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