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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.14, 1,468.58 and 644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.14, 1,468.58 and 644.56 is: 889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.14 : 1,468.58 = 644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.14/1,468.58 = 644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.14x = 1,468.58 × 644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.14x = 946,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,584.66/1,064.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.53

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