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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.22, 1,469.61 and 645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.22, 1,469.61 and 645.27 is: 890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.22 : 1,469.61 = 645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.22/1,469.61 = 645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.22x = 1,469.61 × 645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.22x = 948,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,289.73/1,065.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.23

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