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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.84, 1,634.22 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.84, 1,634.22 and 440.16 is: 660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.84 : 1,634.22 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.84/1,634.22 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.84x = 1,634.22 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.84x = 719,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,318.28/1,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.02

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