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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.45 and 644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.66, 1,499.45 and 644.40 is: 889.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.66 : 1,499.45 = 644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.66/1,499.45 = 644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.66x = 1,499.45 × 644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.66x = 966,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,242.36/1,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.19

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