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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.86 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.03, 1,407.86 and 647.52 is: 893.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.03 : 1,407.86 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.03/1,407.86 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.03x = 1,407.86 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.03x = 911,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,617.51/1,020.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.72

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