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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.15, 1,499.33 and 644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.15, 1,499.33 and 644.09 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.15 : 1,499.33 = 644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.15/1,499.33 = 644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.15x = 1,499.33 × 644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.15x = 965,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,708.82/1,086.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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