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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.40, 1,467.52 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.40, 1,467.52 and 643.68 is: 888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.40 : 1,467.52 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.40/1,467.52 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.40x = 1,467.52 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.40x = 944,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,605.94/1,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.29

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