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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.40, 1,406.26 and 646.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.40, 1,406.26 and 646.28 is: 891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.40 : 1,406.26 = 646.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.40/1,406.26 = 646.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.40x = 1,406.26 × 646.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.40x = 908,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,837.71/1,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.54

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