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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.03, 1,469.02 and 645.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.03, 1,469.02 and 645.09 is: 889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.03 : 1,469.02 = 645.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.03/1,469.02 = 645.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.03x = 1,469.02 × 645.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.03x = 947,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,650.11/1,065.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.79

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