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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.92, 1,471.96 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.92, 1,471.96 and 647.12 is: 892.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.92 : 1,471.96 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.92/1,471.96 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.92x = 1,471.96 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.92x = 952,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,534.76/1,066.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.79

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