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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.19, 1,499.72 and 645.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.19, 1,499.72 and 645.01 is: 889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.19 : 1,499.72 = 645.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.19/1,499.72 = 645.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.19x = 1,499.72 × 645.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.19x = 967,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,327.42/1,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.75

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