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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.80, 1,408.18 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.80, 1,408.18 and 647.44 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.80 : 1,408.18 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.80/1,408.18 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.80x = 1,408.18 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.80x = 911,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,712.06/1,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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