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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.35, 1,499.87 and 644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.35, 1,499.87 and 644.94 is: 889.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.35 : 1,499.87 = 644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.35/1,499.87 = 644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.35x = 1,499.87 × 644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.35x = 967,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,326.16/1,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.62

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