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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.15, 1,382.21 and 647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.15, 1,382.21 and 647.25 is: 893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.15 : 1,382.21 = 647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.15/1,382.21 = 647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.15x = 1,382.21 × 647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.15x = 894,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,632.19/1,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.61

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