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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.89, 1,503.93 and 647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.89, 1,503.93 and 647.73 is: 893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.89 : 1,503.93 = 647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.89/1,503.93 = 647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.89x = 1,503.93 × 647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.89x = 974,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,140.58/1,089.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.80

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