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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,443.08 and 647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,443.08 and 647.27 is: 893.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,443.08 = 647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,443.08 = 647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,443.08 × 647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 934,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,062.39/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.42

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