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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.41, 1,501.01 and 645.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.41, 1,501.01 and 645.69 is: 891.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.41 : 1,501.01 = 645.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.41/1,501.01 = 645.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.41x = 1,501.01 × 645.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.41x = 969,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,183.92/1,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.28

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