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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.71, 1,497.73 and 643.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.71, 1,497.73 and 643.39 is: 887.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.71 : 1,497.73 = 643.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.71/1,497.73 = 643.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.71x = 1,497.73 × 643.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.71x = 963,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,624.50/1,085.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.55

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