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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.23, 1,501.94 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.23, 1,501.94 and 646.16 is: 891.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.23 : 1,501.94 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.23/1,501.94 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.23x = 1,501.94 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.23x = 970,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,487.66/1,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.80

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