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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.12, 1,466.76 and 648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.12, 1,466.76 and 648.88 is: 895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.12 : 1,466.76 = 648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.12/1,466.76 = 648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.12x = 1,466.76 × 648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.12x = 951,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,751.23/1,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.24

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