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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.42, 1,500.59 and 645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.42, 1,500.59 and 645.06 is: 890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.42 : 1,500.59 = 645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.42/1,500.59 = 645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.42x = 1,500.59 × 645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.42x = 967,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,970.59/1,087.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.15

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