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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.17, 1,469.97 and 645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.17, 1,469.97 and 645.60 is: 890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.17 : 1,469.97 = 645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.17/1,469.97 = 645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.17x = 1,469.97 × 645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.17x = 949,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,012.63/1,065.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.95

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