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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.64, 1,499.45 and 644.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.64, 1,499.45 and 644.45 is: 889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.64 : 1,499.45 = 644.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.64/1,499.45 = 644.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.64x = 1,499.45 × 644.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.64x = 966,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,320.55/1,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.27

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