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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.33, 1,499.14 and 644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.33, 1,499.14 and 644.28 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.33 : 1,499.14 = 644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.33/1,499.14 = 644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.33x = 1,499.14 × 644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.33x = 965,865.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,865.92/1,086.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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