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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.27, 1,500.78 and 645.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.27, 1,500.78 and 645.31 is: 890.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.27 : 1,500.78 = 645.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.27/1,500.78 = 645.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.27x = 1,500.78 × 645.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.27x = 968,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,468.34/1,087.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.73

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