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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.86, 1,503.32 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.86, 1,503.32 and 647.44 is: 893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.86 : 1,503.32 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.86/1,503.32 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.86x = 1,503.32 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.86x = 973,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,302.51/1,089.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.06

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