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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.94, 1,634.92 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.94, 1,634.92 and 541.90 is: 812.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.94 : 1,634.92 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.94/1,634.92 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.94x = 1,634.92 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.94x = 885,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,963.15/1,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.85

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