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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.16, 1,471.40 and 646.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.16, 1,471.40 and 646.61 is: 892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.16 : 1,471.40 = 646.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.16/1,471.40 = 646.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.16x = 1,471.40 × 646.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.16x = 951,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,421.95/1,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.38

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