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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.23, 1,501.74 and 646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.23, 1,501.74 and 646.34 is: 891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.23 : 1,501.74 = 646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.23/1,501.74 = 646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.23x = 1,501.74 × 646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.23x = 970,634.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,634.63/1,088.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.94

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