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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.09, 1,501.06 and 645.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.09, 1,501.06 and 645.74 is: 890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.09 : 1,501.06 = 645.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.09/1,501.06 = 645.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.09x = 1,501.06 × 645.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.09x = 969,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,283.75/1,088.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.82

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