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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.30 and 643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.28, 1,467.30 and 643.48 is: 887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.28 : 1,467.30 = 643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.28/1,467.30 = 643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.28x = 1,467.30 × 643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.28x = 944,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,178.20/1,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.99

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