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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.08, 1,498.03 and 643.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.08, 1,498.03 and 643.61 is: 887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.08 : 1,498.03 = 643.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.08/1,498.03 = 643.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.08x = 1,498.03 × 643.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.08x = 964,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,149.22/1,086.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.74

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