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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.52, 1,497.96 and 643.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.52, 1,497.96 and 643.35 is: 887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.52 : 1,497.96 = 643.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.52/1,497.96 = 643.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.52x = 1,497.96 × 643.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.52x = 963,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,712.57/1,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.79

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