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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,501.52 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,501.52 and 646.13 is: 891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,501.52 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,501.52 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,501.52 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 970,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,166.38/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.27

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