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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.07, 1,501.61 and 645.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.07, 1,501.61 and 645.99 is: 891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.07 : 1,501.61 = 645.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.07/1,501.61 = 645.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.07x = 1,501.61 × 645.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.07x = 970,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,021.81/1,088.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.51

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