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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.22, 1,497.50 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.22, 1,497.50 and 643.05 is: 887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.22 : 1,497.50 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.22/1,497.50 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.22x = 1,497.50 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.22x = 962,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,967.38/1,085.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.35

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