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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.86, 1,635.87 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.86, 1,635.87 and 603.14 is: 905.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.86 : 1,635.87 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.86/1,635.87 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.86x = 1,635.87 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.86x = 986,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,658.63/1,089.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.31

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