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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.24, 1,502.18 and 646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.24, 1,502.18 and 646.36 is: 892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.24 : 1,502.18 = 646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.24/1,502.18 = 646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.24x = 1,502.18 × 646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.24x = 970,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,949.06/1,088.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.22

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