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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.71, 1,467.90 and 649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.71, 1,467.90 and 649.71 is: 896.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.71 : 1,467.90 = 649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.71/1,467.90 = 649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.71x = 1,467.90 × 649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.71x = 953,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,709.31/1,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.59

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