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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,497.54 and 643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,497.54 and 643.40 is: 887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,497.54 = 643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,497.54 = 643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,497.54 × 643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 963,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,517.24/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.90

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