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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.52, 1,502.12 and 646.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.52, 1,502.12 and 646.41 is: 892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.52 : 1,502.12 = 646.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.52/1,502.12 = 646.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.52x = 1,502.12 × 646.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.52x = 970,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,982.16/1,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.02

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