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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.53, 1,468.33 and 644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.53, 1,468.33 and 644.59 is: 889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.53 : 1,468.33 = 644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.53/1,468.33 = 644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.53x = 1,468.33 × 644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.53x = 946,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,470.83/1,064.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.10

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