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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.12, 1,499.01 and 644.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.12, 1,499.01 and 644.13 is: 889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.12 : 1,499.01 = 644.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.12/1,499.01 = 644.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.12x = 1,499.01 × 644.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.12x = 965,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,557.31/1,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.00

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