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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.65, 1,499.60 and 645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.65, 1,499.60 and 645.39 is: 889.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.65 : 1,499.60 = 645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.65/1,499.60 = 645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.65x = 1,499.60 × 645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.65x = 967,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,823.62/1,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.83

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