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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.60, 1,467.23 and 643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.60, 1,467.23 and 643.97 is: 888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.60 : 1,467.23 = 643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.60/1,467.23 = 643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.60x = 1,467.23 × 643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.60x = 944,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,852.55/1,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.35

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