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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.82, 1,468.03 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.82, 1,468.03 and 644.10 is: 888.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.82 : 1,468.03 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.82/1,468.03 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.82x = 1,468.03 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.82x = 945,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,558.12/1,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.83

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