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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.55, 1,504.85 and 618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.55, 1,504.85 and 618.39 is: 853.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.55 : 1,504.85 = 618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.55/1,504.85 = 618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.55x = 1,504.85 × 618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.55x = 930,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,581.10/1,090.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.31

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