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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.48, 1,468.76 and 644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.48, 1,468.76 and 644.75 is: 889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.48 : 1,468.76 = 644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.48/1,468.76 = 644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.48x = 1,468.76 × 644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.48x = 946,972.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,972.44/1,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.61

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