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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.26, 1,500.12 and 645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.26, 1,500.12 and 645 is: 889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.26 : 1,500.12 = 645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.26/1,500.12 = 645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.26x = 1,500.12 × 645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.26x = 967,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,577.40/1,087.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.92

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