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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.68, 1,501.36 and 645.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.68, 1,501.36 and 645.42 is: 890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.68 : 1,501.36 = 645.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.68/1,501.36 = 645.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.68x = 1,501.36 × 645.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.68x = 969,007.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,007.77/1,087.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.89

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