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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.68, 1,470.30 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.68, 1,470.30 and 646.20 is: 891.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.68 : 1,470.30 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.68/1,470.30 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.68x = 1,470.30 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.68x = 950,107.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,107.86/1,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.55

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