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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.92, 1,501.61 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.92, 1,501.61 and 646.13 is: 891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.92 : 1,501.61 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.92/1,501.61 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.92x = 1,501.61 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.92x = 970,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,235.79/1,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.83

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