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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,436.70 and 647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,436.70 and 647.88 is: 894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,436.70 = 647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,436.70 = 647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,436.70 × 647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 930,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,809.20/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.10

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