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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.94, 1,635.33 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.94, 1,635.33 and 570.04 is: 855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.94 : 1,635.33 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.94/1,635.33 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.94x = 1,635.33 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.94x = 932,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,203.51/1,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.28

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