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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.16, 1,407.48 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.16, 1,407.48 and 646.92 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.16 : 1,407.48 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.16/1,407.48 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.16x = 1,407.48 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.16x = 910,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,526.96/1,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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