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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.13, 1,497.24 and 643.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.13, 1,497.24 and 643.17 is: 887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.13 : 1,497.24 = 643.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.13/1,497.24 = 643.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.13x = 1,497.24 × 643.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.13x = 962,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,979.85/1,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.43

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