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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.88, 1,504.12 and 624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.88, 1,504.12 and 624.14 is: 861.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.88 : 1,504.12 = 624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.88/1,504.12 = 624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.88x = 1,504.12 × 624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.88x = 938,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,781.46/1,089.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.36

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