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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.99, 1,631.43 and 719.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.99, 1,631.43 and 719.91 is: 1,077.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.99 : 1,631.43 = 719.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.99/1,631.43 = 719.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.99x = 1,631.43 × 719.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.99x = 1,174,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,482.77/1,089.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.52

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