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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.20, 1,435.56 and 647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.20, 1,435.56 and 647.28 is: 893.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.20 : 1,435.56 = 647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.20/1,435.56 = 647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.20x = 1,435.56 × 647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.20x = 929,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,206.85/1,040.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.30

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