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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.79, 1,501.16 and 645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.79, 1,501.16 and 645.66 is: 891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.79 : 1,501.16 = 645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.79/1,501.16 = 645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.79x = 1,501.16 × 645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.79x = 969,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,238.97/1,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.02

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