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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.04, 1,503.89 and 617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.04, 1,503.89 and 617.89 is: 852.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.04 : 1,503.89 = 617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.04/1,503.89 = 617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.04x = 1,503.89 × 617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.04x = 929,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,238.59/1,090.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.48

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