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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.81 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.25, 1,501.81 and 646.16 is: 891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.25 : 1,501.81 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.25/1,501.81 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.25x = 1,501.81 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.25x = 970,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,404.06/1,088.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.71

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