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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.40, 1,501.07 and 645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.40, 1,501.07 and 645.35 is: 890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.40 : 1,501.07 = 645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.40/1,501.07 = 645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.40x = 1,501.07 × 645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.40x = 968,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,712.30/1,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.85

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