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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.72 and 643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.47, 1,467.72 and 643.84 is: 888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.47 : 1,467.72 = 643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.47/1,467.72 = 643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.47x = 1,467.72 × 643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.47x = 944,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,973.18/1,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.58

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