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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.92, 1,634.88 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.92, 1,634.88 and 406.08 is: 609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.92 : 1,634.88 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.92/1,634.88 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.92x = 1,634.88 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.92x = 663,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,892.07/1,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.12

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