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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.86, 1,503.58 and 670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.86, 1,503.58 and 670.05 is: 924.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.86 : 1,503.58 = 670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.86/1,503.58 = 670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.86x = 1,503.58 × 670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.86x = 1,007,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,480.06/1,089.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.42

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