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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.64, 1,502.20 and 640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.64, 1,502.20 and 640.51 is: 883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.64 : 1,502.20 = 640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.64/1,502.20 = 640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.64x = 1,502.20 × 640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.64x = 962,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,174.12/1,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.83

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