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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.73, 1,499.67 and 644.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.73, 1,499.67 and 644.84 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.73 : 1,499.67 = 644.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.73/1,499.67 = 644.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.73x = 1,499.67 × 644.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.73x = 967,039.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,039.70/1,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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