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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.15, 1,501.14 and 645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.15, 1,501.14 and 645.80 is: 890.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.15 : 1,501.14 = 645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.15/1,501.14 = 645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.15x = 1,501.14 × 645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.15x = 969,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,431.13/1,088.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.90

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