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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.90, 1,503.78 and 697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.90, 1,503.78 and 697.05 is: 961.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.90 : 1,503.78 = 697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.90/1,503.78 = 697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.90x = 1,503.78 × 697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.90x = 1,048,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,209.85/1,089.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.75

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