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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.94, 1,468.27 and 644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.94, 1,468.27 and 644.37 is: 889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.94 : 1,468.27 = 644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.94/1,468.27 = 644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.94x = 1,468.27 × 644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.94x = 946,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,109.14/1,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.25

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