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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.36, 1,498.62 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.36, 1,498.62 and 644.08 is: 888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.36 : 1,498.62 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.36/1,498.62 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.36x = 1,498.62 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.36x = 965,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,231.17/1,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.50

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