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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.40, 1,497.30 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.40, 1,497.30 and 643.14 is: 887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.40 : 1,497.30 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.40/1,497.30 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.40x = 1,497.30 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.40x = 962,973.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,973.52/1,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.21

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