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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.05, 1,500.32 and 644.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.05, 1,500.32 and 644.93 is: 890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.05 : 1,500.32 = 644.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.05/1,500.32 = 644.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.05x = 1,500.32 × 644.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.05x = 967,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,601.38/1,087.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.12

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