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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.20, 1,497.77 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.20, 1,497.77 and 643.32 is: 887.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.20 : 1,497.77 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.20/1,497.77 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.20x = 1,497.77 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.20x = 963,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,545.40/1,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.90

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