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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.40, 1,433.91 and 646.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.40, 1,433.91 and 646.09 is: 892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.40 : 1,433.91 = 646.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.40/1,433.91 = 646.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.40x = 1,433.91 × 646.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.40x = 926,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,434.91/1,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.18

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