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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.67, 1,503.72 and 648.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.67, 1,503.72 and 648.41 is: 893.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.67 : 1,503.72 = 648.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.67/1,503.72 = 648.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.67x = 1,503.72 × 648.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.67x = 975,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,019.57/1,090.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.97

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