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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.92, 1,498.34 and 643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.92, 1,498.34 and 643.97 is: 888.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.92 : 1,498.34 = 643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.92/1,498.34 = 643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.92x = 1,498.34 × 643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.92x = 964,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,876.91/1,085.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.53

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