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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.52, 1,436.19 and 647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.52, 1,436.19 and 647.40 is: 893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.52 : 1,436.19 = 647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.52/1,436.19 = 647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.52x = 1,436.19 × 647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.52x = 929,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,789.41/1,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.58

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