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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.70, 1,502.16 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.70, 1,502.16 and 646.74 is: 892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.70 : 1,502.16 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.70/1,502.16 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.70x = 1,502.16 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.70x = 971,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,506.96/1,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.36

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