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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.32, 1,445.41 and 649.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.32, 1,445.41 and 649.07 is: 895.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.32 : 1,445.41 = 649.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.32/1,445.41 = 649.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.32x = 1,445.41 × 649.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.32x = 938,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,172.27/1,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.78

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