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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.10, 1,407.23 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.10, 1,407.23 and 646.74 is: 893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.10 : 1,407.23 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.10/1,407.23 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.10x = 1,407.23 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.10x = 910,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,113.97/1,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.05

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