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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.49, 1,469.03 and 644.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.49, 1,469.03 and 644.78 is: 889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.49 : 1,469.03 = 644.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.49/1,469.03 = 644.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.49x = 1,469.03 × 644.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.49x = 947,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,190.59/1,064.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.81

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