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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.73, 1,413.63 and 646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.73, 1,413.63 and 646.46 is: 891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.73 : 1,413.63 = 646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.73/1,413.63 = 646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.73x = 1,413.63 × 646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.73x = 913,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,847.69/1,024.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.79

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