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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,498.41 and 643.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,498.41 and 643.86 is: 888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,498.41 = 643.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,498.41 = 643.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,498.41 × 643.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 964,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,766.26/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.56

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