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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.28, 1,505.87 and 643.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.28, 1,505.87 and 643.07 is: 887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.28 : 1,505.87 = 643.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.28/1,505.87 = 643.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.28x = 1,505.87 × 643.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.28x = 968,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,369.08/1,091.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.37

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