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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.91, 1,504.29 and 647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.91, 1,504.29 and 647.89 is: 894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.91 : 1,504.29 = 647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.91/1,504.29 = 647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.91x = 1,504.29 × 647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.91x = 974,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,614.45/1,089.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.22

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