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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.56 and 648.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.56 and 648.44 is: 894.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,444.56 = 648.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,444.56 = 648.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,444.56 × 648.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 936,710.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,710.49/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.80

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