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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.25, 1,503.84 and 647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.25, 1,503.84 and 647.82 is: 893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.25 : 1,503.84 = 647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.25/1,503.84 = 647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.25x = 1,503.84 × 647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.25x = 974,217.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,217.63/1,090.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.58

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