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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.10, 1,499.12 and 644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.10, 1,499.12 and 644.25 is: 889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.10 : 1,499.12 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.10/1,499.12 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.10x = 1,499.12 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.10x = 965,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,808.06/1,086.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.24

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