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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.65, 1,500.90 and 645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.65, 1,500.90 and 645.59 is: 890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.65 : 1,500.90 = 645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.65/1,500.90 = 645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.65x = 1,500.90 × 645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.65x = 968,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,967.36/1,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.88

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