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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.53, 1,434.63 and 646.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.53, 1,434.63 and 646.54 is: 892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.53 : 1,434.63 = 646.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.53/1,434.63 = 646.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.53x = 1,434.63 × 646.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.53x = 927,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,545.68/1,039.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.27

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