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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.38, 1,501.28 and 645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.38, 1,501.28 and 645.97 is: 891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.38 : 1,501.28 = 645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.38/1,501.28 = 645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.38x = 1,501.28 × 645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.38x = 969,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,781.84/1,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.03

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