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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.32, 1,502.28 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.32, 1,502.28 and 646.24 is: 892.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.32 : 1,502.28 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.32/1,502.28 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.32x = 1,502.28 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.32x = 970,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,833.43/1,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.05

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