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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.17, 1,504.46 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.17, 1,504.46 and 648 is: 894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.17 : 1,504.46 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.17/1,504.46 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.17x = 1,504.46 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.17x = 974,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,891.70/1,090.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.26

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