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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.89, 2,252.88 and 1,089.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.89, 2,252.88 and 1,089.06 is: 1,633.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.89 : 2,252.88 = 1,089.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.89/2,252.88 = 1,089.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.89x = 2,252.88 × 1,089.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.89x = 2,453,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,521.49/1,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.62

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