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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.32, 1,502.27 and 646.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.32, 1,502.27 and 646.23 is: 892.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.32 : 1,502.27 = 646.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.32/1,502.27 = 646.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.32x = 1,502.27 × 646.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.32x = 970,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,811.94/1,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.03

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