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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.40 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.40 and 646.56 is: 892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,463.40 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,463.40 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,463.40 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 946,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,175.90/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.15

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