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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.18, 1,470.23 and 645.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.18, 1,470.23 and 645.55 is: 891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.18 : 1,470.23 = 645.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.18/1,470.23 = 645.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.18x = 1,470.23 × 645.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.18x = 949,106.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,106.98/1,065.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.03

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