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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.94, 1,498.80 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.94, 1,498.80 and 643.80 is: 888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.94 : 1,498.80 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.94/1,498.80 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.94x = 1,498.80 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.94x = 964,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,927.44/1,085.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.56

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