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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.28, 1,471.49 and 646.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.28, 1,471.49 and 646.55 is: 892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.28 : 1,471.49 = 646.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.28/1,471.49 = 646.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.28x = 1,471.49 × 646.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.28x = 951,381.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,381.27/1,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.25

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