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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.44, 1,442.73 and 647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.44, 1,442.73 and 647.16 is: 893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.44 : 1,442.73 = 647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.44/1,442.73 = 647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.44x = 1,442.73 × 647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.44x = 933,686.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,686.34/1,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.10

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