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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.18, 1,471.61 and 646.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.18, 1,471.61 and 646.55 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.18 : 1,471.61 = 646.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.18/1,471.61 = 646.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.18x = 1,471.61 × 646.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.18x = 951,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,469.45/1,066.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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