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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.12 and 648.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.93, 1,444.12 and 648.79 is: 894.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.93 : 1,444.12 = 648.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.93/1,444.12 = 648.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.93x = 1,444.12 × 648.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.93x = 936,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,925.38/1,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.92

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