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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.24, 1,501.56 and 646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.24, 1,501.56 and 646.28 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.24 : 1,501.56 = 646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.24/1,501.56 = 646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.24x = 1,501.56 × 646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.24x = 970,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,428.20/1,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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