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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.60, 1,502.24 and 646.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.60, 1,502.24 and 646.25 is: 891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.60 : 1,502.24 = 646.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.60/1,502.24 = 646.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.60x = 1,502.24 × 646.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.60x = 970,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,823.12/1,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.81

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