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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.92, 1,463.34 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.92, 1,463.34 and 646.20 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.92 : 1,463.34 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.92/1,463.34 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.92x = 1,463.34 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.92x = 945,610.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,610.31/1,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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