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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.88, 1,503.66 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.88, 1,503.66 and 624.12 is: 861.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.88 : 1,503.66 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.88/1,503.66 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.88x = 1,503.66 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.88x = 938,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,464.28/1,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.07

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