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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.80, 1,499.92 and 644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.80, 1,499.92 and 644.48 is: 889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.80 : 1,499.92 = 644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.80/1,499.92 = 644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.80x = 1,499.92 × 644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.80x = 966,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,668.44/1,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.46

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