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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.38, 1,501.80 and 646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.38, 1,501.80 and 646.12 is: 891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.38 : 1,501.80 = 646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.38/1,501.80 = 646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.38x = 1,501.80 × 646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.38x = 970,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,343.02/1,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.55

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