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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.26, 1,463.14 and 646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.26, 1,463.14 and 646.26 is: 891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.26 : 1,463.14 = 646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.26/1,463.14 = 646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.26x = 1,463.14 × 646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.26x = 945,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,568.86/1,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.83

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