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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.22, 1,435.71 and 647.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.22, 1,435.71 and 647.74 is: 893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.22 : 1,435.71 = 647.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.22/1,435.71 = 647.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.22x = 1,435.71 × 647.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.22x = 929,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,966.80/1,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.15

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